There are currently 24 Oscar (Academy Award) categories presented at the main ceremony.

Quick Scoop: How many categories are in the Oscars?

For the modern Oscars (including the 2026 ceremony), the Academy hands out awards in 24 distinct categories each year.

These include, for example: Best Picture, the four acting awards, Directing, the two Screenplay categories, Cinematography, Editing, Sound, Visual Effects, International Feature Film, Documentary and Short Film categories, among others.

A new Stunt category has been approved and is scheduled to join the lineup for the 2027 ceremony, which would raise the total beyond 24 once it is officially added to the show.

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