To celebrate the theater-going experience, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is creating the Academy Marquee Theater List. According to their website, this endeavor is intended to celebrate “the most remarkable movie theaters around the world — theaters that provide exceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history and serve as cultural anchors in their communities.” 

For a fee, official representatives of each theater can submit their applications to be considered for the list, which will be selected in the spring of 2027 by a committee of Academy members across all branches. Final approvals will come from the Academy’s Board of Governors. The list will include 50 theaters, 25 from the United States and 25 internationally. They will be featured across the Academy’s website and social media channels, and will receive a physical certificate to display in their lobby.

Theaters must operate year-round, and can show first-run films or repertory screenings. For a full list of eligibility and criteria, click here.