(CNN) Netflix can chill: Streaming movies will still be eligible for Oscar nominations.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced Tuesday it "voted to maintain Rule Two, Eligibility for the 92nd Oscars," when it approved the slate of rules for its next season.

"The rule states that to be eligible for awards consideration, a film must have a minimum seven-day theatrical run in a Los Angeles County commercial theater, with at least three screenings per day for paid admission," a news release stated. "Motion pictures released in nontheatrical media on or after the first day of their Los Angeles County theatrical qualifying run remain eligible."

That was important, given that Steven Spielberg, who represents the directors branch as an academy governor, reportedly was pushing for a rule change to make content from streaming services like Netflix ineligible.

The Netflix film, "Roma," won three Oscars in February at the Academy Awards ceremony: best director, Alfonso Cuarón; best foreign language film; and best cinematography.

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