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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Early Oscar season predictions and film release schedule

This article outlines early predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards and highlights notable films scheduled for release between September and December. It identifies potential contenders for Best Picture and acting categories while noting the increasing international influence on the Academy's selection process.

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Why It Matters

Residents interested in cinema can use this guide to track upcoming film releases and understand the current landscape of the race.

Key Facts

  • The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for next March.
  • Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is currently considered a front-runner for Best Picture.
  • John Malkovich has never won an Academy Award despite two previous nominations.
  • The horror film 'One Wish Willow' is being positioned for an awards campaign by Focus Features.
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has become more international in its membership composition in recent years.
  • Notable upcoming releases include 'Club Kid' (Nov. 6), 'Paper Tiger' (Nov. 13), 'The Only Living Pickpocket' (Oct. 23), 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' (Oct. 16), and 'The History of Concrete' (Sept. 18).
  • International contenders include films from Japan, Norway, Spain, Russia, Germany, and Nigeria.

Who's Mentioned

personInde Navarrette“Actress in One Wish Willow”organizationFocus Features“Film studio”organizationAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences“Organization that presents the Oscars”personChristopher Nolan“Director of The Odyssey”personJohn Malkovich“Actor in Wild Horse Nine”