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2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

The new casting award is the first Oscar category added since 2001, raising the total awards on the 2026 telecast to 24, the Academy said.

  • On March 15, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will include a new casting award at the 98th Academy Awards, raising live telecast awards to 24.
  • The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the casting prize last year, marking the first new competitive Oscar category since best animated feature in 2001.
  • Members of the casting directors branch will narrow the field to 10 shortlisted films, with shortlists announced Dec. 16 and final nominees revealed on Jan. 22.
  • The ABC broadcast will present awards including best picture, best actor, best actress, and the new casting award at 7 p.m. ET, with a total of 24 awards.
  • Earlier this year, the Academy revealed plans to add a stunt design award beginning with the 100th Oscars in 2028.
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