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2026 Oscars recap, analysis, best and worst moments, and more — plus a look ahead to potential 2027 Best Picture contenders

The 2026 Oscars are one for the history books, with One Battle After Another emerging as Best Picture and with the most wins, with six. For the final episode this season of The Awardist, host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all the actio ...  Show more

Final Oscar winner predictions, secret ballot results, and Nevo the Mentalist teases Oscars surprise

The Oscars are finally here: Will Best Picture go to 'Sinners' or 'One Battle After Another'? Will Michael B. Jordan claim Best Actor over Timothée Chalamet? Can 'Sinners' pull off a sweep? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their ...  Show more

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