See our expert Oscar predictions after the longest awards season ever.
So, who will win after the longest awards season in recent memory?
Why, last year’ssurprise Oscar loser,1917!
See EW’s Oscar predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards in all categories, from Viola Davis to ‘Nomadland.'.David Lee/Netflix (2); Warner Bros. Pictures; A24
Which is to say that, yes,Nomadland’s clean precursor sweep doesn’tnecessarilyguarantee a win in this category.
It is broadly beloved, and no challenger has emerged.
Is there passion forPromising Young Woman?
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IsThe Trial of the Chicago 7the obvious populist foil?
Have either of them established themselves as real threats?
This isNomadland’s to lose.
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But Boseman’s triumphant final film performance inMa Rainey’s Black Bottomremains too powerful and appropriate to ignore here.
Expect the Academy to finish off this heartbreaking awards journey with catharsis, not surprise.
And it will for Academy voters, too.
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Especially afterJudas’ overperformance in the nominations, Kaluuya looks like a lock.
A longshot, but one worth mentioning.
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