The Oscars announce a new award for 2026: best supporting cast director. The 160 casting directors of the Hollywood Film Academy had been demanding the creation of this award for decades.

It will be in the 98th edition of the gala when this recognition is awarded. It is unknown whether this award will be included in the televised broadcast or not, whether it will only be in its first years or if it will remain. The Academy has around 10,500 members and last 2023 it incorporated almost 400 new ones.