2021 Oscar Predictions

It feels odd to have the Oscars so late in the spring, but at least they’re still happening. After winning first place in Stage 32's Oscar predictions contest last year with a whopping 21 correct predictions, let’s see how I do this year.

Best Picture - Nomadland

Best Director - Chloe Zhao, Nomadland

Best Actor - Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Best Actress - Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Best Supporting Actor - Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah

Best Supporting Actress - Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari

Best Original Screenplay - Promising Young Woman

Best Adapted Screenplay - Nomadland

Best Animated Feature Film - Soul

Best International Feature Film - Another Round

Best Documentary Feature - My Octopus Teacher

Best Documentary Short Film - Colette

Best Live Action Short Film - Two Distinct Strangers

Best Animated Short Film - If Anything Happens to You

Best Original Score - Soul

Best Original Song - “Speak Now,” One Night in Miami

Best Sound - Sound of Metal

Best Production Design - Mank

Best Cinematography - Nomadland

Best Makeup and Hairstyling - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Best Costume Design - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Best Film Editing - The Trial of the Chicago 7

Best Visual Effects - Tenet