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Oscars New Voting Rule Explained: How the Academy Plans to Enforce Mandatory Viewing
The Oscars new requirement to watch all movies before voting explained, and how it will be enforced for members.
Beginning with the 97th Academy Awards, ballots during the final voting phase will only unlock for members who have verified they’ve watched all nominated films in a given category. By requiring a full viewing of all contenders in a category, the Academy hopes to promote more informed, equitable voting, especially for smaller films that might not have massive marketing budgets. While a handful may grumble privately, Academy leadership maintains that the rule reflects a broader cultural shift within the organization — one toward accountability, fairness and honoring excellence in a truly informed way.
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