Two-Horse Race Emerges In Best Picture & Acting Categories As 2026 Oscars Voting Closes

• The Academy now requires voters to watch every nominee before casting ballots, creating a more informed and unpredictable awards race for the 2026 Oscars.
• Sinners and Michael B. Jordan surge ahead in Best Picture and Best Actor, while Timothée Chalamet’s campaign falters amid backlash and overexposure.
• Sean Penn leads Best Supporting Actor, but Delroy Lindo and Stellan Skarsgård remain strong contenders in a stacked category.

For decades, the moviegoers in the back row…