Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay

The Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay is an annual award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It recognizes outstanding screenplays that have been adapted from other sources, such as novels, plays, or short stories. Essentially, it honors writers who take existing works and transform them into compelling scripts for films. This category highlights the creativity and skill involved in interpreting and reimagining pre-existing narratives for the screen, enabling audiences to engage with stories in a new visual format.