10 2026 Movies That Are Officially Oscar Contenders

The article outlines ten 2026 films it considers possible contenders for the 99th Academy Awards, due to take place on 14 March 2027 in Los Angeles. It highlights films spanning documentary, science fiction, horror and comedy, arguing that both major commercial hits and less obvious titles could attract Academy recognition.

Among the films discussed, *You Can See Everything*, a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, is presented as a potential Best Picture nominee and possible winner. *Project Hail Mary* is tipped for technical nominations, with James Ortiz mentioned as a possible supporting actor contender, while *Obsession* is praised for its box-office success and Inde Navarrette’s lead performance. Olivia Wilde’s comedy *The Invite*, starring Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, is described as an outside contender. The supplied article text ends part-way through its discussion of that film.