The Oscars May 2026

: Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the gold-plated figure depicts a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film. 🗳️ How the Voting Works

: The top honor of the night, awarded to the producers of the best film overall. The Oscars

Winners are chosen from 24 competitive categories by the Academy's voting membership. The most prominent categories include: : Officially named the Academy Award of Merit,