Overview of the 98th Academy Awards and Its Voting Process

The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, celebrate achievements in filmmaking with winners chosen by over 10,500 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. These members, representing 17 professional branches, nominate and vote within their fields, with all eligible to vote for Best Picture. The Oscars have evolved since their 1929 inception, including efforts to diversify membership and maintain voting transparency through external auditing by PwC. The iconic gold-plated statuettes are crafted over months and symbolize cinematic excellence worldwide.