The 2026 Oscar Predictions: Will The Rock Actually Smell What the Academy Is Cooking? | The Movie Dweeb
0
76
It’s that time of year again… Sort of. With the 2025 Oscars just wrapping, I guess it’s time for some wild guesses and some not-so-educated predictions. The 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be one for the books, with a mix of indie darlings, blockbuster juggernauts, and some absolute wildcards (coughThe Rockcough). So, without further ado, let’s get into my top picks for this year’s nominees!Best Actor: Dwayne Johnson Enters the RingYes, you read that right. I fully believe that 2026 is the year Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson finally gets his first Oscar nomination forThe Smashing Machine. Directed by the ever-intense Benny Safdie, this gritty biopic follows the rise and struggles of MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film, co-starring Emily Blunt, has been described as “extraordinary” by industry insiders. If there’s one thing we know about the Academy, it’s that they love a transformative performance, and Johnson has bulked up (even more, if that’s humanly possible) and gone deep into character study...