The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new global award to celebrate moviegoing and the traditional theatrical experience. The Academy Marquee Theater List is designed to recognize the most remarkable movie theaters around the world and honor the best in exhibition, celebrating theaters that provide “exceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history and serve as cultural anchors in their communities.”50 theaters will be selected for the first Marquee Theater List in the spring of 2027, including 25 theaters from the United States and 25 international theaters. A committee of Academy members across all branches will select the movie theaters, which will be approved by the Academy’s Board of Governors.Eligible movie theaters must be brick-and-mortar theaters that operate year-round. A maximum of 10 theaters operated by the same theater chain or owner may be submitted in a single submission cycle.The evaluation criteria for the movie theaters is as follows: community engagement; visual and audio presentation; programming; diversity, inclusion and accessibility; historic significance and preservation; theater design, lighting and conditions; and concessions.The application is available now. For more information, visit Oscars.org.