Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences elected 60 members to its Board of Governors for the 2026-2027 term. Among the newly elected governors are director Guillermo del Toro and composer Kris Bowers, marking their first time serving on the board. The expanded board also includes returning members such as actor Lou Diamond Phillips and executive Hannah Minghella. This expansion increases the board's size from its previous 54 members, aiming to bring a broader range of perspectives and expertise to the organization's leadership. The election process involved nominations and voting by existing Academy members across various branches of filmmaking. The new board will convene for its first official meetings in the coming months to discuss upcoming Academy initiatives, including the 99th Academy Awards ceremony.