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2026 Oscars: Chalamet and DiCaprio Lead Best Actor Race

1/18/2026

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The 2026 Oscar race is intensifying as nominations approach, with Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio as frontrunners for Best Actor.
Ethan Hawke, Jesse Plemons, and Joel Edgerton compete for the remaining Best Actor slot, with Hawke strongest due to multiple precursor nominations.
Wagner Moura's Oscar chances are uncertain after missing SAG and BAFTA longlists, despite Cannes win.
Nominations will be announced soon, setting the stage for March 15 ceremony.

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Story summary

The 2026 Oscar race is intensifying as nominations approach, with Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio as frontrunners for Best Actor.
Ethan Hawke, Jesse Plemons, and Joel Edgerton compete for the remaining Best Actor slot, with Hawke strongest due to multiple precursor nominations.
Wagner Moura's Oscar chances are uncertain after missing SAG and BAFTA longlists, despite Cannes win.
Nominations will be announced soon, setting the stage for March 15 ceremony.