The Oscar Race Heats Up: Who's Leading the Pack?

The Oscar season is in full swing, and several films are making waves.

Leading Contenders

• Warner Bros.' "One Battle After Another" is the clear frontrunner, having won top prizes from major critics groups and landing the most nominations across various awards.
• Other contenders like "Hamnet," "Sinners," and "Frankenstein" are also gaining significant traction.

Director Category

• Paul Thomas Anderson of "One Battle After Another" is leading.
• Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" is making a strong showing, especially after Panahi's recent legal troubles in Iran.
• The late entry of James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" adds an interesting twist, as Cameron's past Oscar wins and the film's massive production value could sway voters.

Acting Awards

Lead Actors

• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Wagner Moura
• Ethan Hawke

Note: Hawke's performance in "Blue Moon" might face an uphill battle due to the film's lower profile.

Supporting Actors

• Stellan Skarsgård
• Benicio Del Toro

Screenplay Categories

Adapted Screenplays

• "Hamnet"
• "One Battle After Another"

Original Screenplays

• "Sinners"
• "Marty Supreme"

International Film Category

• "Sentimental Value"
• "It Was Just an Accident"

Documentaries

• "The Perfect Neighbor"
• "My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow"

Music Categories

Score and Song Categories

• "Sinners"
• "One Battle After Another"

Note: Notable performances by Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus.