A look at the films contending for the best picture Academy Award including "Sinners," "It Was Just an Accident" and "One Battle After Another."

Perhaps the most exciting moment of the morning, however, is that awards watchers got their first look at the brand-new Casting category, which will make its debut at the 2026 Oscar ceremony. Mostly,

Oscars best international feature predictions include "Sentimental Value," "The Secret Agent," "No Other Choice" and "The Voice of Hind Rajab."

With Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and more in the mix, awards columnist Glenn Whipp takes the temperature of the lead actor Oscar race.

Oscars Shortlist Selections complied from 180 submissions all battle it out for the remaining five nomination slots.

Some front-runners' hopes of landing Oscar nominations were dashed, but at least they got the disappointment out of the way early.

During Variety’s Actors on Actors 2025, Oscar Isaac and One Battle After Another alum Teyana Taylor shared a candid chat that highlighted their mutual respect as artists. What really grabbed attention was Isaac’s admiration for Taylor,