Variety‘s Awards Circuit section serves as the primary hub for awards news year-round, featuring official predictions for major ceremonies such as the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Tony Awards. These updates, collated by Variety’s chief awards editor, Clayton Davis, reflect the evolving landscape of the awards race and are refreshed every Thursday. Notably, these predictions represent the state of the competition rather than personal preferences regarding any individual contender, adapting dynamically to the latest buzz and events.
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Best Actress Predictions Commentary (Updated: Aug. 13, 2026): More to come.
Comprehensive predictions across all categories are accessible here.
The Governors Awards, where honorary Oscars will be presented to Glenn Close and Ridley Scott, are scheduled for Sunday, November 15. The preliminary voting period for the Oscars shortlist will take place from December 7 to 11, with the announcement of the shortlist on December 15. Following the eligibility period’s close on December 31, 2026, nominations voting will occur from January 11 to 15, 2027, with the official nominations being revealed on January 21, 2027. Mark your calendars for the 99th Oscars, set for Sunday, March 14, 2027, hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcasted live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, reaching over 200 territories worldwide from the renowned Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
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