2026 Oscars recap, analysis, best and worst moments, and more — plus a look ahead to potential 2027 Best Picture contenders

The 2026 Oscars are one for the history books, with One Battle After Another emerging as Best Picture and with the most wins, with six. For the final episode this season of The Awardist, host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all the action from Hollywood's biggest night, including the winners, best and worst moments from the show, and what you didn't see behind the scenes and on the red carpet. And we're also offering up some early predictions about which movies could be Best Picture contenders at the 2027 Oscars, from 'The Odyssey' and 'Disclosure Day' to 'The Social Reckoning' and 'Dune: Part Three.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2026 Oscars recap, analysis, best and worst moments, and more — plus a look ahead to potential 2027 Best Picture contenders is an episode from The Awardist by Entertainment Weekly.

This episode is 44:38 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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