The Academy will announce the guidelines for eligibility and voting in the category in 2027. The Academy’s Board of Governors and executive leadership will determine the award’s presentation in the future. The Academy reports that its Production and Technology Branch includes more than 100 stunt professionals.

The Oscars are finally adding a category to honor stunt work, something fans and filmmakers have wanted for years. On April 10, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that a new award called Achievement in Stunt Design will be introduced,

The Oscar for best stunt is finally rolling up to the Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of the honor − officially called the Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design − beginning in 2028 for the 100th Academy Awards.