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Oscars International Feature Film Category Sets Record with 105 Submissions

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TheWrap reports that the Best International Feature Film category received 105 submissions, the first time reaching triple digits and surpassing the previous record of 93 set in 2020. TheWrap reports that the 2026 slate includes first‑ever submissions from Cyprus, El Salvador and Rwanda, as well as the first submissions in 29 years from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in 17 years from Sri Lanka. TheWrap reports that a rule change allowing additional films to qualify by winning top awards at six festivals—Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Toronto and Busan—contributed to the record total. TheWrap reports that seven films qualified via festival wins, with three of those also submitted by their countries of origin. TheWrap reports that the official final list will be released before shortlist voting begins in December.

Why it matters. TheWrap reports that the official list will be released before shortlist voting begins in December.

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