The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces leadership for its 2026–2027 committees and affinity groups, including naming filmmakers Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as chairs of a newly formed Marquee Theater Committee. IndieWire and Deadline both report the appointments as part of the Academy’s ongoing committee structure for Oscar voters.
Both outlets describe the Marquee Theater Committee as a new “marquee theater” initiative within the Academy’s organizational framework. Baker is identified as a four-time Oscar winner, and Deadline notes that Samantha Quan is also an Oscar winner and that she will serve as co-chair alongside Baker. IndieWire emphasizes the Academy’s broader rollout of chairs and vice chairs across committees and affinity groups, indicating the appointments span multiple internal groups rather than focusing solely on the Marquee Theater Committee.
While the articles align on the top leadership for the Marquee Theater Committee, they differ slightly in framing: Deadline highlights Baker and Quan’s status and relationship in its lead-in, while IndieWire presents the announcement more as part of the Academy’s overall slate of 2026–2027 leadership roles.
