Inside the Quest for Honorary Oscars: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and More Industry Legends Under Consideration

Clayton Davis· Jun 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 50 views

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering several industry legends for honorary Oscars this year, including Harrison Ford and Glenn Close. The decision will be made by mid-June, with various Hollywood stakeholders lobbying for their preferred candidates. The process remains highly secretive, with a maximum of four recipients to be chosen and new guidelines requiring representation from multiple disciplines.

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▪Harrison Ford is a leading candidate for an Honorary Award at this year's Governors Awards.
▪The Academy will finalize its honorary Oscar recipients by mid-June.
▪New guidelines mandate that at least three individual disciplines must be represented among the honorees.

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Home Film Awards Jun 3, 2026 8:00am PT Inside the Quest for Honorary Oscars: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and More Industry Legends Under Consideration By Clayton Davis Plus Icon Clayton Davis Chief Awards Editor byClaytonDavis Latest Inside the Quest for Honorary Oscars: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and More Industry Legends Under Consideration 2 minutes ago Josh Safdie-Produced Reality Series ‘Neighbors’ Submits in 10 Emmy Categories, Including 5 Bids for Robert Redford’s Grandson (EXCLUSIVE) 4 days ago ‘Half Man’ Emmy Submissions Revealed: Richard Gadd Goes Supporting as Jamie Bell Leads HBO Limited Series Push (EXCLUSIVE) 5 days ago See All Variety / Getty “Please, God, give it to Harrison!” That’s what one decades-long Academy member exclaimed to Variety, regarding industry speculation…

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