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Film Academy Invites 529 to Join Its Membership Roster, Including Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor and Disney Studio Chief Josh D’Amaro
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Film Academy Invites 529 to Join Its Membership Roster, Including Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor and Disney Studio Chief Josh D’Amaro

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said 529 people received invitations for 2026 membership, with the class spanning multiple countries and demographic groups.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 people to become members, according to The Hollywood Reporter, adding names that include actor Jacob Elordi, singer and actor Teyana Taylor, and new Disney executive Josh D’Amaro.

The Academy’s announcement, published June 24, 2026, described the 2026 invite class as broadly distributed across gender, community representation, and geography. It said 42 percent of those invited are women, 56 percent are from underrepresented communities, and 53 percent are based outside the United States.

The publication also reported that the invitees represent 60 different countries and territories, reflecting the Academy’s push to expand its membership beyond the U.S. film industry’s traditional networks.

Among the specific invitees named in the report are Elordi and Taylor, both of whom have worked across mainstream film and television releases. The list also includes Josh D’Amaro, identified by The Hollywood Reporter in connection with his role as Disney’s new CEO, indicating the Academy’s continued engagement with major studio leadership.

The Academy’s membership process matters because it determines who can participate as members of the organization, including in internal Academy activities and the organization’s film recognition ecosystem. As with prior years, the Academy’s invitation approach is designed to broaden who is represented within its ranks.

For audiences and industry participants, the newly announced class offers a snapshot of how the Academy is defining eligibility for inclusion. With more than half of the invitees based outside the United States and a majority of the class described as coming from underrepresented communities, the 2026 cohort underscores an emphasis on international reach and demographic diversity within the organization’s membership.

The Academy’s roster expansion arrives as studios, distributors, and talent communities continue to navigate the business and creative effects of streaming-era production, international box office, and evolving audience demographics, factors that often shape how large awards institutions consider representation in their membership.

Why It Matters

  • The size and composition of the Academy’s membership roster can affect who participates in Academy governance and recognition processes as new cohorts join.
  • With more than half of invitees based outside the United States, the 2026 class highlights international influence within a U.S.-centered awards institution.
  • The Academy’s demographic framing, including the share described as coming from underrepresented communities, points to how major industry institutions are measuring representation in their membership.
  • Major studio leadership participation, including Disney’s Josh D’Amaro, reflects ongoing connections between awards institutions and large entertainment companies.
  • The timing of membership updates can shape how the film industry anticipates participation and institutional visibility across the awards cycle.

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Key Facts

  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 people to become members for 2026.
  • The Hollywood Reporter reported the invite class includes actor Jacob Elordi and singer and actor Teyana Taylor.
  • The invitees also include Josh D’Amaro, described in the report as new Disney CEO.
  • The Academy said 42 percent of invitees are women.
  • The Academy said 56 percent of invitees are from underrepresented communities.
  • The Academy said 53 percent of invitees are based outside the United States, spanning 60 countries and territories.