India, April 11 -- Oscars is finally adding a best stunts category. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their decision to create a new category to honour stunt performers in a statement released Thursday. Titled the Achievement in Stunt Design, the award will be introduced at the 100th Academy Awards for films released in 2027.

"Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking," said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang in the news release published on the Academy's official website. "We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reachi...