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How Every 2026 Best Picture Nominee Will Feature ASL Interpretation Ahead of the Oscars

For the first time in Oscars history, every one of the ten 2026 Best Picture nominees will be available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. SignUp Media’s "The Oscars Project" will roll out picture‑in‑picture ASL overlays via a free Google Chrome extension on March 2, covering eight films and adding to two previously released titles. The initiative involves a fully Deaf‑inclusive production team and custom casting to match each film’s cultural context. It marks a major step toward parity for Deaf audiences at Hollywood’s marquee event.