diff --git a/direct/src/dist/commands.py b/direct/src/dist/commands.py
index cdd8628bc4..36c98949c0 100644
--- a/direct/src/dist/commands.py
+++ b/direct/src/dist/commands.py
@@ -240,6 +240,9 @@ class build_apps(setuptools.Command):
             'macosx_10_6_x86_64',
             'win_amd64',
         ]
+        if sys.version_info >= (3, 8):
+            # This version of Python is only available for 10.9+.
+            self.platforms[1] = 'macosx_10_9_x86_64'
         self.plugins = []
         self.embed_prc_data = True
         self.extra_prc_files = []