Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy said Thursday.

The Oscars are introducing a new award: achievement in stunt design. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday it would add the best stunt design award beginning in 2027 at the 100th annual Academy Awards.

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award

The long battle for stunt performers to receive Oscar recognition has finally ended in victory. Today, the Academy announced it will add a stunt category beginning in 2028, honoring films released in 2027.

For context, John Wick’s Chad Stahelski has been one of the biggest advocates for the addition of an Achievement in Stunt Design award. After the news was announced, the directo