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2025 Fall Festivals Set Stage for Oscar Shakeup

8/27/2025

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The 2025 fall festival season may impact the 2026 Oscar race, with "Sinners" as a strong contender.
The Venice International Film Festival, from August 27 to September 5, will feature potential nominees like "Bugonia" and "Frankenstein."
Anticipated films include "A House of Dynamite" and "Jay Kelly," noted for their strong casts and directors.
"Sinners" could be a Best Picture winner, indicating a possible shift in Academy preferences towards horror films.

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Story summary

The 2025 fall festival season may impact the 2026 Oscar race, with "Sinners" as a strong contender.
The Venice International Film Festival, from August 27 to September 5, will feature potential nominees like "Bugonia" and "Frankenstein."
Anticipated films include "A House of Dynamite" and "Jay Kelly," noted for their strong casts and directors.
"Sinners" could be a Best Picture winner, indicating a possible shift in Academy preferences towards horror films.