It’s November, which means everyone has now completely focused on the 2026 Oscar race and who's going to win. I blame betting sites, but really, this is when all of Hollywood launches their FYC campaigns, so people start talking and prognosticating. This year, the race for Best Picture isn't just crowded; it’s dominated by a powerful mix of auteur-driven epics, beloved festival darlings, and a few high-concept blockbusters that could go all the way (but will probably not). So today, we're going to break down the films everyone is talking about for the 2025 movie year.Let's dive in. The 2026 Best Picture Race???? The Top-Tier FrontrunnersRight now, most experts agree the race is being led by a powerful trio of films, each representing a different "type" of Best Picture winner.One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) This is the film to beat. And I truly do not think anyone has a shot to do it. It was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and it has been described as a modern epic. The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor. They all may be up for awards as well. This film has the star power and critical adoration that voters love. And PTA is a long-overdue Academy favorite. It feels like this is the year for him.Hamnet (Focus Features) The big emotional powerhouse of the year, directed by previous Best Picture winner Chloé Zhao, this adaptation of the novel about Shakespeare's family was the talk of Telluride...
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