Indian cinema continues to shine on the worldwide stage as two outstanding Indian actors, Kamal Haasan and Ayushmann Khurrana have been invited to affix the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences—identified for organising the Oscars. They now share house with large international names like Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Sturdy, who’re additionally a part of the brand new invitee listing.The Academy revealed on 26 June that it had invited 534 new members from the world over, honouring a mixture of actors, musicians, filmmakers, designers and extra from the worldwide movie business.Star-studded listing contains Indian and international expertiseAlongside Kamal Haasan and Ayushmann Khurrana, a number of different Indian names have additionally made it to this yr’s listing. These embody Karan Mally (casting director), Ranabir Das (cinematographer), Maxima Basu (costume designer), Smriti Mundhra (documentary filmmaker), and filmmaker Payal Kapadia.From the worldwide entrance, the Academy has chosen a number of well-known faces resembling Ariana Grande, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, Branford Marsalis, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel.Well-known actors like Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Danielle Deadwyler and Andrew Scott are additionally among the many invitees. Others embody Gillian Anderson, Naomi Ackie, Monica Barbaro, Jodie Comer, and ‘Succession’ stars Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Sturdy. Oscar winner Mikey Madison, Adriana Paz from ‘Emilia Pérez’, and Sebastian Stan are additionally a part of the brand new class.The Academy grows with a concentrate on varietyIf all of the invited folks settle for, the Academy can have a complete of 11,120 members (together with Emeritus). Out of those, 10,143 can have voting rights for the Oscars. The Academy shared that the membership course of “prioritises skilled {qualifications} whereas upholding the Academy’s dedication to fostering illustration, inclusion, and fairness for all.”On this 2025 invited class, 41% are ladies, 45% come from underrepresented communities, and 55% are from 60 nations and territories exterior america. Those that settle for these invites would be the solely additions to the Academy’s membership this yr.How the Academy invitations new membersNot like common purposes, folks don’t apply to affix the Academy. As an alternative, they must be sponsored by two present members from the identical department or class. This is applicable to all, apart from these becoming a member of as Associates.The Academy has 19 branches and one membership classification. Every year, it selects new members rigorously, based mostly on their expertise, contributions, and potential so as to add to the worldwide movie group.What’s subsequent for the OscarsWith these new invitees, the Academy gears up for the subsequent large Oscar occasion. The 2026 Oscars are set to happen on 15 March. Conan O’Brien will host the occasion. The nominations voting interval will run from 12 to 16 January. The ultimate listing of nominees will likely be introduced on 22 January. The annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon will likely be held on 10 February.