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KPop Demon Hunters Lead 2026 Variety Awards Predictions

1/10/2026

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As of January 10, 2026, KPop Demon Hunters lead the Variety Awards Circuit's predictions.
One Battle After Another is a frontrunner in Adapted Screenplay, bolstered by its Critics Choice win.
Zootopia 2 and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain are strong contenders.
Nominations voting runs January 12–16, 2026, and the Oscar nominations will be announced January 22, 2026, ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony.

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Story summary

As of January 10, 2026, KPop Demon Hunters lead the Variety Awards Circuit's predictions.
One Battle After Another is a frontrunner in Adapted Screenplay, bolstered by its Critics Choice win.
Zootopia 2 and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain are strong contenders.
Nominations voting runs January 12–16, 2026, and the Oscar nominations will be announced January 22, 2026, ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony.