Academy Invites 529 New Members for 2026, Including Jacob Elordi, Josh O'Connor, and Sara Bareilles
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Anne Thompson
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited 529 new members to join in 2026, continuing its annual membership expansion. The new class includes 95 recent Oscar nominees, 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients. With this addition, the Academy's total membership will reach 11,319 (10,338 voting members), with composition at 36% women, 25% from underrepresented communities, and 22% international. Notable invitees include actors Jacob Elordi and Josh O'Connor, musicians Sara Bareilles, filmmaker Zach Cregger, and the Safdie brothers.
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· 3 pulledIf all the 2026 invitees accept Academy membership, the total members (including Emeritus) will be 11,319 and the number of voting members will be 10,338.
With the addition of the 2026 new member class, the Academy is 36 percent women, 25 percent from underrepresented communities and 22 percent international.
As usual, the invitees include recent Oscar nominees (95 to be exact), 21 winners, and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients.
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