Feinberg Forecast Predicts Final Oscar Nominations

As the anticipation builds, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is set to announce the nominations for the 98th Oscars on Thursday at 5:30 a.m. PT. The event will take place at the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills, promising to reveal the most talked-about contenders of the year.

Feinberg Forecast: Projected Oscar Nominees

This year marks an exciting moment with an expanded Academy membership of approximately 11,000, with 25 percent located outside the U.S. This broadening demographic makes predicting nominations more challenging than ever before. The Academy introduces a new award for Best Casting, increasing the total to 24 categories for this year’s ceremony.

Top Contenders for Best Picture

Filmogaz.com presents the projected nominees for Best Picture:

• Sinners (Warner Bros.)
• One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
• Hamnet (Focus)
• Marty Supreme (A24)
• Frankenstein (Netflix)
• Sentimental Value (Neon)
• Train Dreams (Netflix)
• Bugonia (Focus)
• The Secret Agent (Neon)
• Sirat (Neon)

There are also several alternates and potential surprises worth noting:

• Alternate: F1 (Apple/Warner Bros.)
• Potential Surprise: Nuremberg (Sony Classics)
• Should Have Been a Contender: Nouvelle Vague (Netflix)

Leading Companies and Their Nominations

Warner Bros. is anticipated to dominate the nominations with around 32, capitalizing on films such as Sinners and One Battle After Another. This could set a new record of nominations for a single company since Netflix achieved 35 five years ago. Other strong contenders include:

• Netflix: 19 nominations from films like Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters
• Neon: 17 from productions such as Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent
• Focus: 15 from Hamnet and Bugonia

International Films on the Rise

This year, non-English-language films are expected to make a significant impact, reflecting a shift in viewer preferences. The influx of younger voters may influence nominations heavily in favor of popular films they have engaged with.

Key Predictions by Category

Best Director

Predicted nominees for Best Director include:

• Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
• Ryan Coogler for Sinners
• Chloé Zhao for Hamnet
• Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme
• Guillermo del Toro for Frankenstein

Best Actor

For Best Actor, the projected nominees feature:

• Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme
• Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
• Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
• Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent
• Jesse Plemons for Bugonia

Best Actress

Notable contenders for Best Actress include:

• Jessie Buckley for Hamnet
• Chase Infiniti for One Battle After Another
• Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone for Bugonia
• Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Conclusion

As we await the announcement of the nominees, it is clear that this year’s Oscars promises to be a thrilling event. With so many potential films and talents in contention, audiences can expect both surprises and disappointments, generating excitement for the cinematic achievements of the past year.