Cinema fans, actors and filmmakers alike have been hungry for a stunt performance Oscar category for a long time now. Sure, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors stunt-heavy movies in categories like Best Production Design or Best Visual Effects,

After three decades, the stunt community is finally getting its due, after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of a new competitive category for achievement in stunt design.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday that it will add an award for best stunt design, beginning with the 100th Oscars in 2028. “Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,