The Oscars will air all 24 competitive awards during the 2026 broadcast, including a new category for achievement in casting, the Academy confirmed.

The casting prize is the first new addition since the best animated feature joined the lineup in 2001.

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 and air live on ABC at 7 pm ET, with Conan O’Brien hosting. A shortlist of 10 films for the casting award will be selected by members of the Academy’s casting directors branch.

It will follow rules similar to categories such as documentary, international film, makeup and hairstyling, and visual effects. The shortlist will be announced on December 16, and nominees will be revealed on January 22. A stunt design award is slated for 2028.