Key facts
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members.
- Notable invitees include actors Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi, and filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie.
- If all invitations are accepted, total membership will reach 11,319, with 10,338 voting members.
- The new class is 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international.
- The Academy's overall membership will be 64% male and 75% white after the new class is inducted.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 529 new members, continuing its efforts to diversify the Oscar voting body. If fully accepted, this new class would bring the total membership to 11,319, with 10,338 eligible to vote. The academy has significantly expanded its ranks over the past decade to address previous demographic imbalances.
Notable individuals invited include actors Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor, Josh O’Connor, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, and Stephen Fry. Filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie and director Zach Cregger also received invitations.
The new class comprises 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% from countries outside the U.S. Following this induction, the academy's overall membership will be 64% male and 75% white, a notable shift from 2015 when it was 75% male and 92% white.
This year's intake follows a more moderate growth pace compared to previous years, with 534 voters added in the prior year. The academy has also expanded its awards categories, introducing an award for casting this year and planning to introduce one for stunt design in 2028. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 14, 2027.