Oscar predictions 2022: Who will win vs. who should win this year

After months of boring, assumed winners, the Oscars race has been shaken up just lately by shocker developments nobody noticed coming. Once they air Sunday, March 27, on ABC, the night ought to be filled with surprises. Right here, Submit critic Johnny Oleksinski picks who will win and who ought to win on the 2022 Academy Awards.

Greatest Image

Will Win: “CODA”

The touching AppleTV+ drama has snuck up from behind over the past two weeks, successful each the vastly essential SAG Greatest Ensemble Award and the Producers Guild’s high prize. Abruptly, it’s the one to beat.

Leo (Daniel Durant), Jackie (Marlee Matlin) and Ruby (Emilia Jones) swipe left on Tinder profiles in the movie "CODA."
“CODA,” on AppleTV+, has change into unstoppable in latest weeks.
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Ought to Win: “Dune

The primary a part of director Denis Villenueve’s adaptation of the sci-fi novel was, by far, essentially the most spectacular cinematic expertise of the 12 months. 

Belfast”  

Don’t Look Up”  

“Drive My Automotive” 

King Richard” 

Licorice Pizza” 

Nightmare Alley” 

“The Energy of the Canine” 

West Facet Story” 

Jane Campion has been the frontrunner for Greatest Director since early fall.
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Greatest Director

Will Win: Jane Campion, “The Energy of the Canine”

Awards season has been a coronation for Campion ever since her esoteric Western bombarded the competition circuit.  

Ought to Win: Paul Thomas Anderson, “Licorice Pizza”

Anderson’s film is shifting, humorous and visually gripping.

Kenneth Branagh, “Belfast”

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, “Drive My Automotive”

Steven Spielberg, “West Facet Story”

Will Smith won best leading actor for his role in "King Richard."
Will Smith received the SAG and BAFTA awards for his performing in “King Richard.”
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Greatest Actor

Will Win, Ought to Win: Will Smith, “King Richard”

Smith provides one in all his greatest performances in years, because the fascinating and complicated father of Serena and Venus Williams. 

Javier Bardem, “Being the Ricardos

Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Energy of the Canine”

Andrew Garfield, “Tick, Tick … Increase!

Denzel Washington, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

After being seen as an underdog, Jessica Chastain is now the frontrunner.
After being seen as an underdog, Jessica Chastain is now the frontrunner.
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Greatest Actress

Will Win, Ought to Win: Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”

Chastain was the underdog till she received the SAG Award. Now she’s robust to take down.

Olivia Colman, “The Misplaced Daughter”

Penélope Cruz , “Parallel Moms”

Nicole Kidman, “Being the Ricardos”

Kristen Stewart, “Spencer”

Troy Kotsur has been on an awards roll this season.
Troy Kotsur has been on an awards roll this season.
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Greatest Supporting Actor

Will Win, Ought to Win: Troy Kotsur, “CODA”

Kodi Smit-McPhee, like “The Energy of the Canine” as soon as appeared unstoppable. However the fabulous Kotsur’s bought this within the bag.

Ciarán Hinds, “Belfast”

Jesse Plemons, “The Energy of the Canine”

J.Ok. Simmons, “Being the Ricardos”

Kodi Smit-McPhee, “The Energy of the Canine”

Ariana DeBose has been the queen of awards season.
Ariana DeBose has been the queen of awards season.
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Greatest Supporting Actress

Will Win: Ariana DeBose, “West Facet Story”

DeBose has snagged nearly each main trophy this season for enjoying Anita. The Oscars received’t cease her momentum.

Ought to Win: Kirsten Dunst, “The Energy of the Canine”

Dunst does nice work in “Canine,” one other triumph in an extended — and ofter underrated — profession. 

Jessie Buckley, “The Misplaced Daughter”

Judi Dench, “Belfast”

Aunjanue Ellis, “King Richard”

"CODA" is expected to pick up multiple trophies.
“CODA” is predicted to select up a number of trophies.
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Greatest Tailored Screenplay

Will Win: “CODA”

“CODA” will profit vastly on this class from its rising momentum.

Ought to Win: “Dune”

Making sense of Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” is not any simple job — look how effectively it labored out for David Lynch — and Denis Villeneuve ought to be acknowledged for that.

“Drive My Automotive”  

“The Misplaced Daughter”  

“The Energy of the Canine” 

Original Screenplay is the best chance for "Licorice Pizza" to win an Oscar.
Unique Screenplay is the perfect probability for “Licorice Pizza” to win an Oscar.
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Greatest Unique Screenplay

Will Win, Ought to Win: “Licorice Pizza”

The Academy admires “Licorice Pizza” and its author/director Paul Thomas Anderson.

“Belfast”

“Don’t Look Up”

“King Richard”

“The Worst Individual within the World”

"Dune" is a classic throwback to the movie scores of grand Hollywood.
“Dune” is a traditional throwback to the film scores of grand Hollywood.
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Greatest Unique Rating

Will Win, Ought to Win: “Dune”

Hans Zimmer’s rating is massive, old style, booming film music.

“Don’t Look Up”

“Encanto”

“Parallel Moms”

“The Energy of the Canine”

"Encanto" seems unstoppable.
“Encanto” appears unstoppable.
AP

Greatest Animated Function Movie

Will Win: “Encanto

Thanks partially to the mammoth chart success of “We Don’t Discuss About Bruno,” everyone seems to be speaking about “Encanto.”

Ought to win: “Luca

“Luca” is solely bellissimo.

“Flee”

“The Mitchells vs. the Machines”

“Raya and the Final Dragon”

"We Don't Talk About Bruno" is the hit from "Encanto," but the movie's "Dos Oruguitas" should clean up Sunday.
“We Don’t Discuss About Bruno” is the hit from “Encanto,” however the film’s “Dos Oruguitas” ought to clear up Sunday.
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Greatest Unique Track

Will Win, Ought to Win: “Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto,” music and lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda

OK, it’s not “We Don’t Discuss About Bruno,” however this music by Miranda is even higher.

“Be Alive” from “King Richard,” music and lyric by Dixson and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

“Down To Pleasure” from “Belfast,” music and lyric by Van Morrison

“No Time To Die” from “No Time to Die,” music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

“In some way You Do” from “4 Good Days,” music and lyric by Diane Warren

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