The Academy Awards have confirmed the creation of a Best Stunt Design Award, which will honor the industry's stuntmen and stuntwomen community. The award

The first award will be handed out at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, honoring films released in 2027. Rules covering eligibility and voting will be announced in 2027, while specific guidelines about the award’s presentation will be set by the academy’s board of governors and leadership at a later time.

"We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists," Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang say