The Key Dates on the Road to the Oscars 2026, and a Look at the Early Frontrunners

Road to the Oscars: Key award dates including nominee announcements, & who are the Oscar frontrunners so far?

Film buffs - start marking down the dates of several key award ceremonies as the Road to the 2026 Oscars nears

The key dates on the road to the Oscars 2026, and a look at the early frontrunners

Film buffs - start marking down the dates of several key award ceremonies as the Road to the 2026 Oscars nears

What Films are The Frontrunners for the 2026 Oscars?

It’s November, which means everyone has now completely focused on the 2026 Oscar race and who's going to win. I blame betting sites, but really, this is when all of Hollywood launches their FYC campaigns, so people start talking and prognosticating. This year, the race for Best Picture isn't just crowded; it’s dominated by a powerful mix of auteur-driven epics, beloved festival darlings, and a few high-concept blockbusters that could go all the …

Oscar Predictions 2026: An Early Look Into The Awards Race

Now that we are in October and most of the major fall film festivals have wrapped up, we finally have a much clearer picture of how the Oscar race might be shaping up.