Friday, January 23, 2026-With the 98th Academy Awards nominations set to be revealed imminently, industry analysts and awards expert Scott Feinberg’s Feinberg Forecast is shaping expectations for what could become one of the most competitive Oscar races in years.
Feinberg’s latest projections take into account recent awards results and voting trends following major precursor events like the Critics Choice, Golden Globes, and Palm Springs International Film Festival giving audiences and industry insiders a snapshot of who might be headed to the Oscars stage.
Although Feinberg has been tracking contenders across more than 20 categories throughout the season, his final forecast emphasizes a concentrated group of films likely to secure nods across multiple fields.
Titles frequently mentioned include powerhouse dramas and culturally resonant films that have dominated critical buzz indicating that the Best Picture category will see both art‑house favorites and mainstream contenders locked in tight contention. Recent updates also reflect shifts in the race as films gain or lose momentum in key precursor awards.
As nominees are made official, predictions like Feinberg’s will be tested against the actual lineup, offering a fascinating comparison between expert expectations and the Academy’s choices.
For film fans, awards followers, and anyone invested in Hollywood’s awards season, this last stretch feels especially electrified with every update potentially reshaping the narrative about who deserves to walk the red carpet and who might be the Oscars’ breakout star when the ceremony takes place in March.
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