Oscars To Require Longer Theatrical Run

The Oscars eligibility rules for Best Picture in 2025 have been updated with new theatrical requirements approved by the Academy. 

A longer theatrical run is mandatory for a film to be eligible for Best Picture. 

Variety reports that these new rules include:

• Expanded theatrical run of seven days, consecutive or non-consecutive, in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets, no later than 45 days after the initial release in 2024.
• For late-in-the-year films with expansions after Jan. 10, 2025, distributors must submit release plans to the Academy for verification.
• Release plans for late-in-the-year films must include a planned expanded theatrical run, as described above, to be completed no later than Jan. 24, 2025.
• Non-U.S. territory releases can count towards two of the 10 markets.
• Qualifying non-U.S. markets include the top 15 international theatrical markets plus the home territory for the film.