Oscars Might Finally Add Exciting Stunt Category

The Academy is considering adding a new Oscars category for Best Stunts after years of campaigning. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang confirmed they've been in talks with the stunt community and highlighted the Academy's willingness to evolve. The recent addition of a Best Casting category set to debut in 2026 serves as a precedent. Despite no official announcement during a tribute at the last Oscars, the idea remains in active discussion.

The Academy is considering adding a Best Stunts category. Additionally, a new Best Casting category has already been confirmed and will debut in 2026.

The background push for recognizing stunts in the Academy Awards has been long-standing, exemplified by the recent tribute to stunt performers at the Oscars, featuring stars from "The Fall Guy" like Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling. "The Fall Guy" follows a Hollywood stuntman in a high-stakes action drama, making it particularly relevant to the ongoing campaign for an Oscars stunt category.