The Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences updated the rules for the 2026 Oscar and, for the first time, included a specific guideline on the use of In the production of films. According to the new standard, the use of these tools A job in the evaluation of the voters, but the choice of nominated must consider the degree of human paternity involved.
In addition, the entity has also implemented changes in the voting process, such as the requirement that members watch all the films indicated in a category to vote for it.
The evaluation with IA begins to consider human paternity
For the first time, the gym released a formal guideline on the use of In the creation of the films. The entity stated that the use of these resources the possibilities that a job is indicated. The central evaluation criterion will continue to be the degree of involvement in the paternity of production.
According to the regulation: “As regards the general artificial intelligence and other digital tools used in the production of the film, these resources do not help or interrupt the possibilities of achieving an indication. The gym and each branches will evaluate the result taking into account the degree in which a human being was at the center of the creative homeland in deciding which reward of the film.”
The vote will be valid only after confirmation that the film was watched
One of the most significant changes for the 2026 Oscar is the requirement that the members of the Academy can vote in one category only if they have seen the In that controversy. The new rule will be applied to all categories and aims to increase the rigor and justice in the choice of winners.
To ensure compliance with the requirement, the gym will monitor the activity of the voters through the exclusive streaming platform . If the film has been watched outside the official environment – such as festivals or private sessions – the member must fill in a form that details the opportunity. The verification method, previously used in categories such as International Long and Short Film, now extends to the entire final vote.
New in banknotes and debut in the cast category
Another relevant change is that, from now on, the From each category it will also appear in the final voting banknotes, not only the titles of the films. This should give greater visibility to the professionals often indicated, such as composers and technical solids.
In addition, the 2026 Oscar will mark the debut of the category of . The selection will be made through a process that includes pre -selection, presentation event and exclusive vote by the members of the cast directors. The goal is to recognize the creative and collaborative work of these professionals in the construction of the cast of the films.
Calendar and other updates
TO have already been defined. The vote for nominations takes place from 12 to 16 January, with the announcement of the names scheduled for January 22nd. The final vote will take place between February 26 and March 5. The ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
Other changes include shorter presentation deadlines in the musical categories, expansion of admissibility to the filmmakers of refugees or asylum and open the vote of the short film for animation for all members of the Academy who choose to watch the complete list of nominated.
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