# Oscars International Race Tops 100 Entries

> Oscars international race now has over 100 films competing for first time ever.
- Title: Oscars International Race Tops 100 Entries · TheWrap
- Summary: Oscars international race now has over 100 films competing for first time ever. The Academy has received 103 films for Best International Feature Film…
- Keywords: oscar, international feature film, academy, best international feature, film festival, sundance, berlin, toronto, submission, theatrical release, creative control, entertainment
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/industry-news/awards/oscars-international-race-tops-100-entries-first-time
- Author: Steve Pond
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:31:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oscar, international feature film, academy, best international feature, film festival, sundance, berlin, toronto, submission, theatrical release, creative control, entertainment
## Oscars international race opens
The Oscar race in the Best International Feature Film category officially opened with 29 films on an Academy members-only screening platform.
## 103 films enter race
Over 100 films have been submitted by countries or qualified through Oscar-approved film festivals for the first time ever.
## Vetting process underway
The Academy vets all submissions to ensure they are at least 50% in a language other than English, received theatrical release during eligibility period, and have creative control from the submitting country.
## Key takeaway

The Academy has received 103 films for Best International Feature Film category, the first time more than 100 entries have been submitted.