Anne Thompson Shares Last-Day Oscar Predictions as Voting Concludes
As the Oscar voting period comes to a close, Anne Thompson shares her final predictions for potential nominees. This year’s frontrunner for Best Picture is Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which is expected to dominate the awards circuit.
Key Contenders for the Oscars
Joining “One Battle After Another” are several notable films that are shaping up to be strong contenders:
- Sinners – A period vampire musical likely to achieve 14 nominations.
- Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro’s horror film, anticipated to earn 12 nominations.
- Hamnet – Directed by Chloé Zhao, this family drama may score 10 nods.
- Marty Supreme – A late-year release from Josh Safdie having 12 potential nominations.
Impact of the BAFTAs
The BAFTA Awards have shown predictive power in Oscar outcomes in recent years. This trend may continue, especially as international representation among Academy voters grows. The BAFTAs could serve as a reliable guide for Oscar nominations, particularly for films that resonate overseas.
PGA and Other Award Nominations
This year’s Producers Guild of America (PGA) nominees align closely with likely Oscar candidates. The 10 films nominated for the PGA include:
- “Train Dreams” (Netflix)
- “Sentimental Value” (Neon)
- “Bugonia” (Focus)
- “F1” (Warner Bros.)
- Additionally, “Weapons” is likely to contend for a slot but faces stiff competition.
Predicted Nominees Overview
Anne Thompson indicates strong predictions across numerous categories. Below are her forecasts for the top categories:
| Category | Predicted Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Picture | “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” “Sinners,” “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental Value,” “Bugonia,” “Train Dreams,” “The Secret Agent,” “F1” |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie |
| Best Actor | Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, Wagner Moura |
| Best Actress | Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Chase Infiniti |
| Best Supporting Actor | Stellan Skarsgård, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Sean Penn, Paul Mescal |
| Best Supporting Actress | Teyana Taylor, Amy Madigan, Inga Ibsdotter, Wunmi Mosaku, Odessa A’Zion |
Final Thoughts
As Oscar nominations approach on January 22, anticipation builds for this year’s awards. With potential record-breaking nominations and a variety of competitive films, the ceremony is poised to be an exciting event for cinema enthusiasts.
