Every year, the Oscars have a few unlikely entries or include some picks in their roster of nominees that remain relatively unnoticed until their nominations are announced. The 2026 Oscars predictions thus also contain some nominations and predicted wins for movies that many will not have heard of before, but have a strong chance of being favored by the Academy.

Of the many trends that have been set during the past few years at the Oscars, is the consistent presence of Netflix movies among the Best Picture Oscar contenders . Every year, the OTT platform backs many of the biggest winners and strongest nominees at the Academy Awards, and its status as a prestige platform has also grown as a result.

While the Academy's new rules may impact the chances of Netflix movies , it is clear

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