After a Fall Pageant circuit that launched the campaigns for Hamnet, Bugonia, Frankenstein, The Smashing Machine, The Testomony of Ann Lee, The Secret Agent, and extra, we had been off to the races. However Sinners emerged because the yr's first true Oscar contender in April, each a field workplace and demanding success. From the Cannes Movie Pageant, Sentimental Worth emerged as a favourite, and it continued to construct momentum in the course of the fall. After which there was this summer time's shock hit, Weapons. Then got here One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme.

The 2026 Oscars race has given us no scarcity of subjects to research, and the appearing classes have been extra in flux than in previous years — we've been breaking all of it down on The Awardist podcast. Plus, stars and administrators of this yr's contenders have joined me to debate their movies and look again on their careers, together with KPop Demon Hunters voice stars Arden Cho and Could Hong; Weapons star Amy Madigan; Frankenstein's Creature, Jacob Elordi; Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan; Wicked: For Good star Cynthia Erivo, and One Battle After One other stars Chase Infiniti and Regina Corridor.

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Sizing up One Battle After One other, Hamnet, and different early 2026 Oscar frontrunners — and may KPop Demon Hunters get a Greatest Image nomination?

A brand new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Corridor, EW Sr. Author Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down the entire early motion on the street to the 2026 Oscars. We're speaking about early frontrunners — together with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After One other, led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloé Zhao's Hamnet starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the flicks that gained essentially the most out of the autumn competition circuit, the massive contenders nonetheless to return, and who could be a darkish horse, together with KPop Demon Hunters.

The Misplaced Bus star America Ferrera, Timothée Chalamet's huge enhance for Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme has a shock world premiere this week on the New York Movie Pageant — is the response what he wanted to spice up his lead within the Greatest Actor race? Awardist host Gerrad Corridor, EW Sr. Author Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down early chatter about his efficiency and what it'll imply for his probabilities. Plus, ideas on One Battle After One other star Chase Infiniti leaping into the Greatest Actress class, and we dive into the Golden Globes' quick checklist for Greatest Podcast, which incorporates some controversial political voices. And Gerrad chats with The Misplaced Bus star America Ferrera concerning the harrowing true story, concerning the bus driver and instructor who had been trapped with 22 college students throughout California's devastating 2018 Camp Hearth.

KPop Demon Hunters stars Arden Cho & Could Hong, and remembering Diane Keaton

After turning into the most important popular culture phenomenon of the yr, breaking data on Netflix, and taking the Billboard charts by storm with the soundtrack, together with the No. 1 hit "Golden," KPop Demon Hunters stars Arden Cho ('Rumi') and Could Hong ('Mira') are trying again on their very first auditions for the film, how they associated to their demon-hunting/KPop girl-group characters, the film's monumental success, what they hope to see from a sequel, and extra. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Corridor and EW. Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat concerning the shift in classes for One Battle After One other star Chase Infiniti, and we're celebrating the legacy of Hollywood legend Diane Keaton.

Weapons star Amy Madigan on bringing Aunt Gladys to life, Miley Cyrus will get within the Oscar race

May Amy Madigan return to the Oscars 40 years after her first nomination, this time for taking part in the mysterious and kooky Aunt Gladys within the horror thriller Weapons? It's very doable! The actress joins Awardist host Gerrad Corridor to look again on her expertise in Zach Cregger's newest thriller and her profession. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat concerning the Greatest Track race, together with new contender Miley Cyrus, who has co-written and can carry out the tip credit music for Avatar: Hearth and Ash.

First Depraved: For Good reactions, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You star Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne performs a mom on the verge of a breakdown in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You — she breaks down her efficiency within the psychological dramedy, which is already choosing up a variety of honors this awards season. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Corridor and EW senior editor Joyce Eng break down the Gotham Awards nominations, the place One Battle After One other leads all nominees with six; we additionally analyze that film's change to the comedy/musical class on the Golden Globes and what it means for films together with Depraved: For Good. And Gerrad shares his response to that film and whether or not stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande can go the gap on the Oscars.

Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the Supporting Actor race

He's unrecognizable in Frankenstein, lined in prosthetics to play the Creature, however Jacob Elordi steals the present together with his heartbreaking efficiency. He joins Awardist host Gerrad Corridor to debate what he considers his most private work but, teases Euphoria season 3, and appears again on the Kissing Sales space films and Saltburn. Plus, Gerrad shares a portion of his Q&A with Frankenstein star Oscar Isaac on the SCAD Savannah Movie Pageant. Elsewhere, Gerrad, EW Sr. Author Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze the Supporting Actor class.

Die My Love stars Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson, why Sydney Sweeney's Christy flopped

After starring in their very own large franchises — The Starvation Video games and Twilight — Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson now be a part of forces to play a pair within the drama Die My Love. The 2 chat with Awardist host Gerrad Corridor concerning the film's love story and darkish components, and look again on these early blockbusters. Plus, Gerrad, EW Sr. Author Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the poor field workplace efficiency of Sydney Sweeney's Christy, and talk about Tom Cruise's profession and potential future Oscar probabilities forward of receiving an honorary Oscar on the Governors Awards.

The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt, contained in the Governors Awards

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Corridor on their new drama, The Smashing Machine, from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his issues about nonetheless being seen because the Rock to his character realizing he wanted to go to rehab for his drug habit and the non-public place Johnson went for that scene, and Blunt's character Daybreak attempting to flee torment and their poisonous relationship. The full of life dialog additionally features a look again at their first film collectively, Jungle Cruise, Johnson revealing who he wished to play in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and extra. Plus, Gerrad, EW Sr. Author Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng talk about the brand new identify for the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards, and Gerrad debriefs on the Governors Awards.

Bugonia star Jesse Plemons and director Yorgos Lanthimos, Depraved: For Good dominates field workplace

Bugonia star Jesse Plemons does a deep dive on his conspiracy-theorist character and going toe-to-toe with Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos explains what made this film extra difficult than his different latest tasks. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Corridor and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the massive opening weekend for Depraved: For Good and talk about the profession of Eddie Murphy, who can be AFI's newest Life Achievement Award winner.

Sinners star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, first response to Avatar: Hearth and Ash

It was the primary Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — Sinners continues to be a favourite and a robust contender for Greatest Image, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan be a part of Awardist host Gerrad Corridor to speak about their fifth film collectively, how Jordan taking part in twins difficult their course of, what Coogler found concerning the film by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and extra. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the entire newest awards motion, from the Gothams and Nationwide Board of Evaluate winners to the Spirit Award nominations. Plus, they reveal their ideas on Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Miley Cyrus shares perception into how she wrote her authentic music for the film.

One Battle After One other stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Corridor, Golden Globes snubs and surprises

Golden Globes voters have spoken — and now, so are we, breaking down the highest movie nominations, and particularly the most important snubs and surprises, from Depraved: For Good to Jacob Elordi. Plus, One Battle After One other star Chase Infiniti joins Awardist host Gerrad Corridor to debate her lengthy audition course of and having to shave Leonardo DiCaprio to assist win the function, that scene with Sean Penn, and extra, after which Gerrad chats along with her costar Regina Corridor about her unbelievable profession and function in Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film.

Depraved: For Good star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner

Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Corridor to speak about her Depraved: For Good journey, whether or not she was actually ready for all the pieces required of her bodily for the function, filming the quantity "For Good" last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘intercourse cardigan,’ and extra. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze a number of the Oscar shortlists, and we keep in mind filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend.

Marty Supreme star Gwyneth Paltrow, ideas on Oscars shifting to YouTube

Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't made a film in seven years, however she's again on the massive display screen in Marty Supreme — she tells Awardist host Gerrad Corridor about how "petrified" she was, about constructing her character's backstory, what she cherished about working with Timothée Chalamet, and extra. Plus, we glance again on her Oscar win for Shakespeare in Love and why it took her 25 years to return to phrases with it, in addition to Glee, and what she thinks Pepper Potts has been as much as. And Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their ideas on the Academy's resolution to maneuver the Oscars from broadcast TV to YouTube beginning in 2029, in addition to Harrison Ford being introduced as SAG-AFTRA's subsequent Life Achievement Honoree.

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