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One Battle After Another Leads Oscar Race with 13 Nominations

2/7/2026

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Story summary

One Battle After Another (OBAA) is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars.
The film earns praise for its political themes and strong performances amid current turmoil.
Paul Thomas Anderson, the film's director, is a 14-time Oscar nominee.
OBAA has 13 nominations and faces competition from Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Hamnet.
The outcome will depend on upcoming guild awards, but OBAA is likely to secure Best Picture.

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Story summary

One Battle After Another (OBAA) is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars.
The film earns praise for its political themes and strong performances amid current turmoil.
Paul Thomas Anderson, the film's director, is a 14-time Oscar nominee.
OBAA has 13 nominations and faces competition from Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Hamnet.
The outcome will depend on upcoming guild awards, but OBAA is likely to secure Best Picture.