Variety breaks down the top Oscar contenders from the first half of 2026, from "The Invite" and "Project Hail Mary" to Taylor Swift and "Michael."
Jun 28, 2026 9:30am PT
Oscar Contenders From First Half of 2026: ‘The Invite,’ ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Taylor Swift and Yes, Even ‘Michael’
Awards Circuit Column: A billion-dollar Michael Jackson musical and Olivia Wilde’s A24 ensemble headline the hopefuls worthy of Oscar consideration from January through June.
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