Academy Approves New Oscar Rules Allowing Multiple Nominations in Same Acting Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved updated rules for the 99th Oscars in 2027. Changes include allowing performers multiple nominations in the same acting category if they rank in the top five. Updates also address eligibility, authorship and global inclusion.
thehindu.comThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved a slate of new and updated rules for the 99th Oscars, set for 2027. Performers may now receive multiple nominations in the same acting category if their performances rank among the top five vote-getters. The change aligns the acting categories with the rest of the Oscar ballot.
The new rules include updates around eligibility, authorship and global inclusion. @Variety reported these developments in an article published on May 1, 2026, at 11:00am PT. The article includes a photo credited to Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-05-01 11:00am PT
@Variety published article on Oscar rule changes.
1 source@Variety - 2026-05-01
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved new and updated rules for the 99th Oscars.
1 source@Variety - 2027
99th Oscars scheduled to take place.
1 source@Variety
Potential Impact
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Increased alignment of acting categories with other Oscar ballot processes.
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Broader global inclusion in Oscar eligibility criteria.
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Potential reduction in category fraud strategies for actors with multiple roles in a year.
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