Wikimedia Commons/Oscars 2024 Movie Oscar race 2025: A seemingly decided contest meets a major new voting rule. Will mandatory viewing of all nominees change the outcome? March 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - Like the timeless parable of the blind men and the elephant, this year's Oscar race presents a complex picture shaped by multiple perspectives. On one hand, the contest feels almost decided, with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another appearing poised to claim both Best Picture and Best Director honors.