'One Battle' or 'Sinners'? AP film writers make Oscar predictions
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Key Points:
- The 98th Academy Awards on March 15 could see unexpected outcomes, especially after recent Actor Awards shifted momentum in key categories like Best Picture and acting awards.
- "One Battle After Another" remains the favorite for Best Picture despite a late surge from "Sinners," which won Best Ensemble and gained traction with Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win.
- Jessie Buckley is the clear frontrunner for Best Actress, while Michael B. Jordan is favored to win Best Actor, potentially marking a significant moment as his first Oscar nomination and win.
- In supporting categories, Teyana Taylor ("One Battle After Another") is expected to upset for Best Supporting Actress, while Sean Penn is the likely Best Supporting Actor winner despite uncertainty about his attendance
