Our Final Oscar Winner Predictions

Plus: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS It's hard to believe that after months of buildup, the 98th Academy Awards—and the 31st Vanity Fair Oscar Party—are only days away. Thankfully, we're coming into the night feeling very prepared. And because we're feeling generous, we'll happily share our full study guide with you. The short answer: Vanity Fair's Oscar obsessives still think One Battle After Another will win best picture on Sunday. Want the long answer? Then you'll need to peruse our full list of Oscar predictions, running down all 24 categories—including the shorts (we have a separate guide to those too) and the newly created award for best achievement in casting. (Wouldn't you know it: We also talked to every one of that category's nominees about what it means to shed light on their misunderstood and often overlooked profession.) Feeling set on predictions? Go ahead and make your own on our interactive ballot. Then, for extra credit, get to know the three cohosts of VF's official Oscar Party livestream, and journey back to the year 2000, when that year's statuettes were stolen in a classic Hollywood heist. HILLARY BUSIS, SENIOR EDITOR Why this ad? Vanity Fair's Final Picks for This Year's Oscar Winners BY VANITY FAIR A lot is still uncertain, which is unusual for this stage in the game—but here's who we think will come out on top for every category, from best picture to best shorts. READ MORE Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL Meet the VF Oscar Party Livestream Hosts OSCAR PARTY 2026 Brittany Broski Is Bringing the Fangirl Energy BY SAVANNAH WALSH The Royal Court creator teases her party outfit ("nipple tassles") and shares her interview targets: "Jacob Elordi, the gentle giant, you can trust me." READ MORE OSCAR PARTY 2026 Jake Shane Plans to Let Loose BY CHRIS MURPHY The livestream cohost talks how he's prepping, who he's excited to see, and his plans once he's off the clock. READ MORE OSCAR PARTY 2026 Quenlin Blackwell Just Wants to Have Fun BY WISDOM IHEANYICHUKWU The actor and content creator shares what she's looking forward to about hosting the livestream, her style inspiration (or lack thereof), her pick for best picture, and how to prepare for a party. READ MORE OSCAR PARTY 2026 Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party BY SAVANNAH WALSH A guide to when VF's annual soiree starts, its brand-new location, and how to watch the livestream from LACMA. READ MORE From the Archive "The Oscars Are F--king Missing!" BY ANTHONY BREZNICAN Twenty-six years ago, a 500-pound pallet containing all the statuettes for the ceremony was stolen from a warehouse just weeks before the big show. The detective on the case, Marc Zavala, still remembers every weird twist and turn. READ MORE Why this ad? Countdown to Oscars It's Your Turn to Make Your Oscar Predictions Vote for who you think will win with VF's interactive ballot. For Your Oscar Party Like to take an old-school approach to Oscar Sunday? We've got a printable ballot ready for you—and your guests—as well. How to Keep the Academy From Playing You Off the Stage A producer for the 98th Academy Awards spoke to VF about last-minute pivots and trying to prevent an envelopegate-level snafu: "Those are the things that keep all of us up at night." MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.