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Motion Picture Academy Invites 529 New Oscar Voters To Join AMPAS
The Academy has invited 529 artists and executives to join AMPAS as the class of 2026. The group includes 95 Oscar nominees, 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients. New members are selected based on their contributions to motion pictures.
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The Academy announced 529 new invitees for its 2026 membership class.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Invites 529 New Members
confidence 95%The Academy has invited 529 artists and executives to join AMPAS as the class of 2026. The group includes 95 Oscar nominees, 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients. New members are selected based on their contributions to motion pictures.
What's confirmed:
- The Academy invited 529 new members to join AMPAS.
- New invitees include Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Josh O'Connor.
- The 2026 class includes 95 Oscar nominees and 21 winners.
- Benny and Josh Safdie are among the new invitees.
- The group of invitees includes three Scientific and Technical Award recipients.
Still unconfirmed:
- Stephen Fry was invited to become an Oscar voter.
- Sara Bareilles, Mia Goth, and Zach Cregger were invited to join the Academy.
- The Academy invited 43 new members into the Animation Branch.
- Julia Garner was invited to join the Academy.