Final Academy Awards Nomination Predictions 2026
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama "Sinners" is predicted to make Oscar history with 15 nominations, potentially becoming the most nominated film ever and competing in major categories including best picture and director.
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s political epic "One Battle After Another" is forecasted to receive 13 nominations, with the possibility of five actors nominated across all four acting categories, a rare achievement.
- Chloé Zhao’s grief drama "Hamnet" is expected to earn multiple nominations, positioning Zhao as only the second woman to receive multiple best director nods, with strong acting and technical category prospects.
- Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein" and Josh Safdie’s "Marty Supreme" are also contenders in the
