California, April 11 -- The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award for achievement in stunt design on Thursday.

The inclusion of this novel category will begin with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 for films released in 2027, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, Director and producer David Leitch led the initiative on behalf of the stunt community to institute the new official Oscar category.

Leitch had a special association with this category as he started his career as a stunt performer in the film industry before foraying into direction. He, stunt coordinator and designer Chris O'Hara of Stunts Unlimited, and others made several presen...