Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Oscars 2026 to Include New Casting Prize, Total Awards Now 24
The Oscars in 2026 will have a new award for the best casting.
This means there will be 24 awards given out in total.
The famous comedian Conan O'Brien will host the show.
The new award was announced last year, and casting directors will help choose the nominees.
The show will happen on March 15, 2026.
The Academy Awards in 2026 will include a new prize for achievement in casting
This brings the total number of awards to 24 for the March 15 broadcast
The new award was announced by the Academy's board of governors last year
Casting directors will help narrow the field to 10 shortlisted films
Conan O'Brien will host the 98th ceremony on March 15, 2026
- Who
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- What
- Announced a new award for achievement in casting
- When
- March 15, 2026
- Where
- The Oscars ceremony
- Why
- To recognize the important role of casting directors in filmmaking
- Total Awards
- 24
- Ceremony Date
- March 15, 2026
- Host
- Conan O'Brien
- New Award
- Achievement in Casting
- Shortlisting Process
- Casting directors help narrow down to 10 films
