AI Performances And Screenplays Won't Be Eligible For Oscars

The Academy updated Oscar rules to bar AI-generated performances and AI-written screenplays from eligibility, while still allowing filmmakers to use AI tools.

The new standards take effect for the March 2027 ceremony, and the Academy may require proof that submissions were created by humans.

The move draws a firmer line around human authorship and performance in awards-eligible films, likely influencing wider industry norms.

The report also notes a planned film with a fully AI-generated Val Kilmer performance, while ByteDance has paused rollout of its Seedance 2.0 video tool amid industry concerns.