2026 Oscar Predictions

by 15 March 2026

The 98th Academy Awards, otherwise known as ‘the Oscars’, are happening tonight and i want to quickly document my predictions on who will win the fabled golden statues.

I’m going to use the running order from last years ceremony but start with casting as it’s a new category for this years iteration.

Casting

Will Win: Sinners

Should Win: Marty Supreme

Actor In A Supporting Role

Will Win: Sean Penn

Should Win: Stellan Skarsgård

Animated Feature Film

Will Win: KPop Demon Hunters

Should Win: Arco

Costume Design

Will Win: Frankenstein

Should Win: Frankenstein

Original Screenplay

Will Win: Sinners

Should Win: Sentimental Value

Adapted Screenplay

Will Win: One Battle After Another

Should Win: One Battle After Another

Makeup & Hairstyling

Will Win: Frankenstein

Should Win: Frankenstein

Film Editing

Will Win: One Battle After Another

Should Win: One Battle After Another

Actress In A Supporting Role

Will Win: Teyana Taylor

Should Win: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

Sound

Will Win: F1

Should Win: Sirāt

Music (Original Song)

Will Win: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters

Should Win: I Lied To You from Sinners

Production Design

Will Win: Frankenstein

Should Win: Frankenstein

Visual Effects

Will Win: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Should Win: Avatar: Fire and Ash

International Feature Film

Will Win: Sentimental Value

Should Win: Sentimental Value

Cinematography

Will Win: Train Dreams

Should Win: One Battle After Another

Music (Original Score)

Will Win: Sinners

Should Win: One Battle After Another

Actor In A Leading Role

Will Win: Timothee Chalamet

Should Win: Timothee Chalamet

Directing

Will Win: Paul Thomas Anderson

Should Win: Paul Thomas Anderson

Actress In A Leading Role

Will Win: Jessie Buckley

Should Win: Renate Reinsve

Best Picture

Will Win: One Battle After Another

Should Win: One Battle After Another

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