mediarch t1_iua5fy1 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 7:20 PM

The Academy doesn't just add categories on a whim. The last time they added one was in 2001 when Best Animated Feature Film was introduced. Before that was 1981 with Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Then you have to go all the way back to 1948 for Best Costumes.

israeltowers t1_iua6eo6 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 7:27 PM

So what you’re saying is that it’s about time to add a new one?

mediarch t1_iua7cas wrote on October 29, 2022 at 7:34 PM

They were planning on adding Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film in 2018. The backlash was fierce and they didn't go through with it. Multiple categories have been proposed including Best Casting and Best Stunts and have been rejected every time. So no. Not really.