Wikimedia Commons/2024 Oscars nominees Movie This year's Oscars will see the most epic head-to-head film rivalry in history, with two movies clashing in a record 11 categories. March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - Every year, the Academy Awards feature intense rivalries that captivate film fans, from classic showdowns like All About Eve versus Sunset Boulevard to more recent clashes such as Shakespeare in Love against Saving Private Ryan. While head-to-head battles are common, this year's Oscars will set a new record for the most categories in which two films compete directly against each other.