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Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy has invited 529 artists and executives to join its 2026 membership class. These new invitees include Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor, and the Safdie brothers. The move aims to increase diversity and brings total membership to nearly double its size from a decade ago.

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The Academy announced 529 new invites for the 2026 Oscar voting body.

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  1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Invites 529 New Members

    The Academy has invited 529 artists and executives to join its 2026 membership class. These new invitees include Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor, and the Safdie brothers. The move aims to increase diversity and brings total membership to nearly double its size from a decade ago.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members for 2026.
    • New invitees include Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor.
    • Josh and Bennie Safdie were among the invited members.
    • The new class includes past Oscar nominees and international filmmakers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Academy invited 43 new members specifically into the Animation Branch.
    • Jon Bernthal was among the new invitees.
    • Stephen Fry was invited as a new Oscar voter.
    • Sara Bareilles, Zach Cregger, and Josh O'Connor were invited.
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