New Oscars rules battle rise of AI to protect actors, writers — plus shocking acting category change
The Academy has announced new rules for the 2027 Oscars, protecting actors and writers against the rise of artificial intelligence and allowing actors to receive multiple nominations in the same category. The changes also involve categories such as casting, cinematography, and Best Original Song.
The Academy has revealed major changes to the 2027 Oscars rules. New rules protect actors and writers against the rise of artificial intelligence. The acting branch will now only nominate roles 'credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their consent.' The writing branch's rules now require 'screenplays must be human-authored to be eligible' for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay nominations. Actors may now be nominated for multiple performances in the same category if those performances place in the top five votes. Other changes involve categories such as casting, cinematography, international films, visual effects, and makeup and hairstyling. The rule changes come amid other points of evolution for the Academy, including moving its annual Oscars broadcast from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029.
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