Oscars to Require ‘Expanded Theatrical Run’ to Qualify for Best Picture Beginning in 2025
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements to be eligible for the best picture Oscar beginning at the 2025 ceremony.
In addition to the one-week qualifying run in one of the six U.S. markets, beginning with movies released in 2024, a film must meet additional areas regarding its theatrical release to be nominated and win the highly coveted best picture statuette.
They include: These standards resulted from numerous conversations with distributors of varying sizes, in addition to studying historical data.
The Academy has been vocal about its belief that a healthy theatrical environment is vital to the success of Hollywood. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oscars temporarily suspended eligibility rules for theatrical releases due to shutdowns.
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