Academy Welcomes 529 New Voters, Including Rising Stars

WHO:

Deadline - Jacob Elordi, Josh O’Connor, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor, Jon Bernthal, and Josh D’Amaro are among the 529 new Oscar voters.

Variety - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the organization extending invitations.

WHAT:

Billboard - The new member class brings the Academy's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

Billboard - The Academy's new member class includes 36% women, 25% from underrepresented communities, and 22% international members.

Deadline - The Academy has invited 529 film industry notables to become Oscar voters.

Variety - The new member class includes 95 Oscar nominees, of which 21 are winners.

WHEN:

Deadline - The new class of Oscar voters is referred to as the Class of 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The invitations are extended to individuals who have "distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures."

HOW:

Deadline - The Academy extends annual invitations to new members based on their contributions to the film industry.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 21:24 UTC)

The Academy has announced a new member class that nearly doubles its membership from a decade ago. This latest group includes a diverse representation, with 36% women, 25% from underrepresented communities, and 22% international members. This expansion highlights the Academy's commitment to inclusivity and growth within the industry.

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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 19:36 UTC)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 film industry notables to become Oscar voters, including stars like Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. This new member class, known as the Class of 2026, features 95 Oscar nominees, with 21 of them being winners. The invitations are extended to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to motion pictures.