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The Oscar page covers films and performances gaining attention in the awards race. Recent stories highlight a range of entries, from international debuts to major studio releases, all drawing discussion for potential recognition.
The Oscar winner debuted the dramatic change at the Los Angeles premiere of Other Mommy, her latest horror thriller, where she stepped out in a green mini dress and zeroed in on the audience with a stare that could freeze a scream mid-air.
La Bola Negra lands on Netflix on December 2 after a Cannes-winning run and a London red carpet. The film, already Spain’s Oscar entry, has critics raving and Kalshi betting on a Best Picture showdown with The Odyssey. Its 45-day U.S. theatrical window is unprecedented for Netflix.
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero opened the 2026 New York Film Festival to rave reviews, with its gritty R‑rated kaiju action and human drama reigniting Oscar chatter for the franchise.
Debut filmmaker Theja Rio clinched the Platform award at the Toronto International Film Festival with ‘Angh’, a meditative drama about a tribal chief confronting missionary influence in 1960s Nagaland, now Oscar‑eligible.