Oscars Update Rules for 2027 Ceremony, Including Multiple Acting Nominations
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has approved new rules for the 99th Oscars, allowing performers to receive multiple nominations in the same category. Other changes include formal human authorship requirements for screenplays and new pathways for international films. The ceremony is scheduled for March 14, 2027.
Facts First
- Actors may now receive multiple nominations in the same category if their performances rank among the top five vote-getters.
- Screenplays must be human-authored to qualify, and the Academy may request information on generative AI use.
- International feature films can now qualify by winning a top prize at six major festivals, and the film itself will be credited as the nominee.
- The casting category will award up to three statuettes, and several technical branches have updated their voting procedures.
- The 99th Oscars ceremony will take place on March 14, 2027 at the Dolby Theatre, airing live on ABC.
What Happened
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has approved new and updated rules for the 99th Oscars, scheduled for 2027. A major change allows performers to receive multiple nominations in the same acting category if their performances rank among the top five vote-getters, ending a rule that previously removed the lower-ranked performance. Writing category rules now formally codify that screenplays must be human-authored to qualify, and the Academy reserves the right to request information regarding the use of generative AI. In the international feature category, films can now qualify by winning a top prize at one of six approved festivals, and the film itself will be credited as the nominee instead of the country or region. Several other procedural updates were made, including increasing the maximum statuettes awarded in the casting category from two to three and setting new requirements for voter participation in branches like makeup and hairstyling and visual effects.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a film fan, the new rules may lead to a more competitive and diverse slate of nominees, particularly in the acting categories. The formal emphasis on human authorship for screenplays and the Academy's scrutiny of AI use could shape the types of stories that are celebrated and influence industry standards. The new festival qualification path for international films might increase the variety of global cinema you see recognized at the ceremony.
What's Next
The deadlines for submissions for the 99th Oscars are set, with early entries for short films and documentaries due by August 13, 2026, and general entry categories due by September 17, 2026. Bake-off voting events for several technical categories are scheduled for January 8-10, 2027. The 99th Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, airing live on ABC.