The Academy today released its official list of 201 films eligible for Best Picture consideration at the 2026 Oscars (ceremony March 15). To qualify, films had to complete a seven-day theatrical run in at least 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets within 45 days of their initial 2025 release, plus meet two of four […]
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Africa in the 2026 Oscars Race: Madagascar’s First-ever Submission and Uganda’s Second
Two new countries have joined the 2026 Oscars race, adding fresh energy to Africa’s growing presence in the Best International Feature Film category. Madagascar makes its first-ever submission with “Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story” by Luck Razanajaona. Distributed by Claire Diao’s Sudu Connexion, the film caps years of steady growth in Madagascar’s screen ecosystem, including […]