Enhanced Voting Regulation: A Strict Approach to Electoral Process
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Starting in 2026, the Academy is shaking up the rules for Oscar voting. In response to criticism about voters skipping some films, they've introduced a new requirement: Academy members must watch every film nominated in each category to cast a vote in the final round.
This change aims to tackle the issue of uninformed voting, as previously, an honor code was the only requirement. According to the statement, this new rule will ensure that all voters have a well-rounded understanding of the contenders before they cast their vote.
The Academy will be using its members-only streaming platform, the Academy Screening Room, to monitor viewing activity. For films viewed elsewhere, members will need to fill out a form stating when and where they watched the movie. This form serves to verify that members have watched all nominations in a category before voting[1][5].
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Stay tuned for more details as the Academy reveals more information about this major voting overhaul[2][3][4].
- It's interesting to note that the new rule for Oscar voting in 2026 could lead Academy members to spend more time on movies-and-tv, as they will be required to watch every film nominated in each category before casting a vote.
- The upcoming changes in Oscar voting rules by the Academy might also fuel discussions among entertainment enthusiasts, as more people may start watching and debating about the nominated films with a renewed interest.
