The Oscars are almost here! This year, the 98th Academy Awards kick off on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Conan O’Brien returns as host—I guess he just can’t get enough of the spotlight!
This year’s big contenders for Best Picture are “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another.” “Sinners” has made waves with a record-breaking 16 nominations, while “One Battle” follows closely with 13 nods. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” has been gaining traction recently, competing fiercely with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle.” And hey, both films will also compete in the newly introduced casting category, making the competition even more exciting!
Last year’s acting winners will grace the stage to present awards again. Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña are all set to return. They rarely experience this kind of buzz!
Plenty of big names will present, too, including Javier Bardem, Priyanka Chopra, and Robert Downey Jr. With more than 200 countries tuning in, this event promises to be a global spectacle. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will even shift to stream exclusively on YouTube!
The competition for various awards is heated. Here are some of the most anticipated categories:
- Best Picture Nominees: “Sinners,” “One Battle After Another,” and more.
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley in “Hamnet” and Kate Hudson in “Song Sung Blue.”
- Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme” and Michael B. Jordan in “Sinners.”
An interesting trend on social media leading up to the Oscars shows fans sharing their favorite films from the nominated list. On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, discussions are lively, with fans openly campaigning for their favorites.
Interestingly, the Oscars also highlight a notable transformation in the film industry. According to recent statistics from the Motion Picture Association, 2022 saw a 57% increase in viewership from the previous year—a sign that audiences are eager for star-studded events after the pandemic.
The excitement is palpable! Grab your popcorn and get ready to hear, “And the Oscar goes to…”
