US EditionOscar Predictions: Our Critic on Who Will Win, Who Should Win and Who Didn't Deserve to Be Nominated
Predictions highlight frontrunners in screenplay and directing, with Paul Thomas Anderson favored after 11 prior nods without a win, based on awards-circuit trends.
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ANALYSIS | Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win — and what to know ahead of your Oscars party
The results of the 2026 Academy Awards feel harder to guess than any ceremony in living memory. To help you prepare for what is sure to be a nail-biting, shocker of a night, we've broken down the biggest categories — and the razor's-edge battles taking place in them.
Which work will win the Oscar for Best Picture? And which stars will win the acting awards? Make your predictions and follow the ceremony on Sunday, March 15 with our columnist Marc Cassivi and our journalist Pascal LeBlanc, who will be hosting a live chat. See you at 7:30pm!
Are your favorites among the potential winners of the main categories of the Oscar 2026? Find out here.
Oscars 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win — And Who Should?
With just a few days left before the Academy Awards, several key races are tightening. Film critics Nicholas Barber and Caryn James share their final predictions on who might take home the coveted trophies. 1. Best Picture The Best Picture race usually narrows down to two clear frontrunners by Oscar night — think Moonlight vs La La Land or CODA vs The Power of the Dog. Earlier in the season, Hamnet and One Battle After Another appeared to domina…
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