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. And even better, the nominees and category will be included as part of the awards show broadcast.

Award season might be over for now, but the Oscarsare giving viewers an exciting reason to tune in later in the decade, with a new category for stunt work finally happening. Movies like The Fall Guy,

On Thursday, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement introducing an annual Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design, set to debut in 2027. The Academy plans to reveal the rules for eligibility and voting in 2027 alongside the complete list of guidelines for the 100th Academy Awards.