The Academy's Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements for films to be eligible in the Best Picture category, APA reports citing Republic World.
The rules will come into play for the 2025 ceremony. These changes aim to enhance the visibility of films worldwide and promote the theatrical experience. The Academy considers the changes crucial to the success of the film industry.
After engaging in discussions with distributors and analysing historical data, the Academy has introduced additional criteria for a film's theatrical release in order to be nominated and win the coveted Best Picture award. The new standards reflect the Academy's commitment to supporting a thriving theatrical environment in Hollywood. The reules include:
- Expanded theatrical run of seven days, consecutive or non-consecutive, in 10 of the top 50 US markets, no later than 45 days after the initial release in 2024.
- For late-in-the-year films with expansions after Jan 10, 2025, distributors must submit release plans to the Academy for verification.
- Release plans for late-in-the-year films must include a planned expanded theatrical run, as described above, to be completed no later than Jan 24, 2025.
- Non-US territory releases can count towards 2 of the 10 markets.
- Qualifying non-US markets include the top 15 international theatrical markets plus the home territory for the film.
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