🎥 Oscar nominations for 2026 are out now. I released my favorite films of 2025 list a couple weeks ago, with a small addendum after seeing Sentimental Value. This is tough, but here is my wish and prediction list for some of the major categories:
Actor in a Leading Role:
- Wish: Ethan Hawke
- Predict: Michael B. Jordan
Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Wish: Benicio Del Toro
- Predict: Stellan Skarsgaard
Actress in a Leading Role:
- Wish: Renate Reinsve
- Predict: Emma Stone
Actress in a Supporting Role:
- Wish: Teyana Taylor
- Predict: Teyana Taylor
Cinematography
- Wish: Marty Supreme
- Predict: Marty Supreme
Film Editing
- Wish: Sentimental Value
- Predict: F1
Sound
- Wish: Sinners
- Predict: F1
Original Song
- Wish: Sinners
- Predict: KPop Demon Hunters
Directing:
- Wish: Ryan Coogler
- Predict: Ryan Coogler
Original Screenplay
- Wish: Sentimental Value
- Predict: Sentimental Value
Adapted Screenplay
- Wish: One Battle After Another
- Predict: Train Dreams
Best Picture:
- Wish: One Battle After Another
- Predict: One Battle After Another