After a century of being overlooked, the Oscars are finally set to introduce a new category for stunt design, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of stunt work within the film industry. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Academy Award for achievement in stunt design will be awarded starting from the 2028 Oscars.
The announcement, shared via The Academy's social media platforms, featured images from notable films such as 2022's "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "RRR," as well as 2011's "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol." However, these films will not be eligible for the new award, as only movies released in 2027 and beyond will qualify.
The 2028 Oscars will celebrate the 100th Academy Awards, adding extra significance to the introduction of this new category. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang expressed their pride in a joint statement, saying, "Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking. We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion."
Further details and the specific rules for the new category will be released in 2027.
The addition of an Oscar for stunt design is a major achievement following a long and hard-fought campaign for recognition of stunt work in film. The Oscars only consider new categories once a year, and a previous proposal for a stunt coordination category was put forward annually from 1991 to 2012 but was never approved.
The most recent new category added to the Oscars was Achievement in Casting, approved last year and set to be awarded starting with the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.
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