(CNN) Could this be "Black Panther's" big chance?

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making room for the year's biggest blockbusters to enter the Oscars race.

On Wednesday, the organization announced a number of impending changes to the Oscars, including its intention to add a new category for achievement in popular film.

The details regarding eligibility in this category have not been announced -- and the Academy did not say when the change would take effect -- but the new award's purpose is clear: make sure the box office's biggest money makers have a chance to walk away with Oscars gold.

There have been instances in the past where this has already happened, of course.

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