Academy Awards announce new Stunts category

[BudBaxter]

It only took them about 100 years, but better late than never...

A stunt design category is coming to the Oscars.

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award for achievement in stunt design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 for films released in 2027.

https://variety.com/2025/awards/news...ry-1236366412/

[starmike]

I'm all for a stunts category, but I hope that people don't get hurt because stunts get crazier.

[davidsal]

Tom Cruise will win the first!

[Rayjg]

Aren’t most stunts CGI now anyway? A day late and a dollar short Academy.

[Joey9775]

I like that it's stunt DESIGN. I was worried that stunt guys would just start trying to kill themselves for an award.

[Prohibida]

I'm kinda skeptical cause what qualifies and what doesn't?

[L.J.]

This would have been good back in the 60's and 70's. Guess this is a positive for them. Haven't watched Oscars in probably ten years.

[mwynn]

Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in 2027 with the complete 100th Academy Awards Rules. The specifics of the award’s presentation will be determined by the Academy’s Board of Governors and executive leadership at a future date.

[stvn1974]

The Oscars should add two new categories:

Best Acting As A Holocaust Survivor

Best Acting As A Sex Worker

[mwynn]

Where Doubles Dare: The 100-Year Road to Recognition for Hollywood Stunt Performers
The best stunt design category at the Academy Awards in 2028 has been a long time coming for a role that had been little acknowledged and filled with occupational hazards.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...&utm_id=615011