The 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2026, will introduce a new award category during their live broadcast. Alongside all the existing categories, the Oscars will now honour outstanding achievement in casting, making the event even more special.

With this addition, the total number of awards will rise to 24, much to the excitement of movie enthusiasts worldwide. The Academy confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the broadcast will feature all traditional categories, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more. The live ceremony will air on ABC on March 15 at 7 PM ET (5:30 AM in India).

What Went Behind The Addition Of A New Category To Oscars 2026?

As of the conclusion of the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025), more than 3,000 individual Oscar statuett

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