01 May 2026
Academy Awards Rule Updates Tackle AI, Multiple Nominations for the Same Actor, and More Ahead of 99th Oscars
Updated May 1, 2026, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences revealed major rule changes ahead of the 99th Academy Awards in 2027. Key updates include AI restrictions: roles must be performed by humans with consent, and screenplays must be human-authored. The Academy also allows actors to be nominated multiple times in the same category if they place in the top five votes.
