See our final predictions in all the major categories.
Spielberg remains an interesting factor as the race intensifies.
Don’t count him out.
Tracking the top contenders for 2022 with EW’s Oscar predictions.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios; Christopher Polk/Getty Images; Rob Youngson / Focus Features; Fabio Lovino/MGM; Chiabella James/Warner Bros. (2)
The other players (Villeneuve, Anderson, etc.)
It’s the final two spots in the category that remain less assured.
But Kidman’s respect doesn’t change the fact thatLady Gagahas, against all odds, become the frontrunner.
Jane Campion directs ‘The Power of the Dog.'.KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX
The fifth slot, then, is a curious one.
As it is in other categories, the fifth slot could be a toss-up.
A cause for concern?
Demi Singleton, Saniyya Sidney, and Will Smith in ‘King Richard’.Chiabella James/Warner Bros.
See our updated2022 awards season calendarfor more key dates.
Lady Gaga in ‘House of Gucci.'.MGM/Universal
Kodi Smit-McPhee and Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘The Power of the Dog’.KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX
‘West Side Story’ star Ariana DeBose is a top contender for Best Supporting Actress at the 2022 Academy Awards.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios
Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘The Power of the Dog.'.KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX
‘Belfast’ written and directed by Kenneth Branagh.Rob Youngson/Focus Features
‘Encanto’ by Disney.Disney
Hidetoshi Nishijima and Tōko Miura in ‘Drive My Car’.Everett Collection
Nina Simone in ‘Summer of Soul’.Searchlight Pictures
