The Academy Awards will recognize stunt design with an Oscar. The new category will be a part of the show beginning in 2028. Stunt performers have previously not been acknowledged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Action movies would be pretty boring without stunt workers,

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the establishment of a stunt design Oscar, which will first be presented at the 100th Academy Awards. The Oscar will honor films released in 2027 at the 2028 ceremony.

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.