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Race to 98th Oscars Begins: Frontrunners and Threats Revealed

8/30/2025

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Labor Day weekend signals the beginning of the race for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.
Expected contenders include "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" and "A House of Dynamite."
Films will be categorized as "Frontrunners," "Major Threats," or "Possibilities" based on screenings.
Projections will aim to represent Academy voters' likely selections rather than personal opinions.

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Story summary

Labor Day weekend signals the beginning of the race for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.
Expected contenders include "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" and "A House of Dynamite."
Films will be categorized as "Frontrunners," "Major Threats," or "Possibilities" based on screenings.
Projections will aim to represent Academy voters' likely selections rather than personal opinions.