Oscars Voters Must Watch Nominees

In April 2025, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Oscar voters must watch every nominated film in a category before they can cast a final-round ballot in that race. The Academy previously relied more on encouragement and an honor system, which critics said let some members vote based on reputation or buzz without seeing all the contenders. The new rule aims to push final voting toward completed viewing and reduce hype-driven ballots.

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