The anticipation is building as the Oscar nominations are set to be announced this Thursday, following two delays caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. Over 10,000 registered users from Gold Derby have submitted their predictions across all categories, allowing us to analyze the data and come up with the current odds.

Leading Nominees

Leading the nominations is "Emilia Pérez," which is projected to receive an impressive 11 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director for Jacques Audiard, and acting nominations for Karla Sofía Gascón as Best Actress and Zoe Saldaña in the Best Supporting Actress category. With expectations high for Saldaña to take home awards for Best Supporting Actress, along with anticipated wins in Best Original Song for “El Mal” and Best International Feature, "Emilia Pérez" is definitely a strong contender.

The Brutalist's Chances

However, "The Brutalist" seems poised to take home the biggest awards. After both films secured Golden Globe wins—"Emilia Pérez" for Best Comedy/Musical and "The Brutalist" for Best Drama—our forecasts suggest that "The Brutalist" will lead the Oscars with ten nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Brady Corbet, Best Actor for Adrien Brody, and Best Cinematography, among others.

Conclave's Anticipation

Another film to watch is "Conclave," the political thriller directed by Edward Berger. Following the critical success of his previous work "All Quiet on the Western Front," which garnered four Oscars out of nine nominations, Berger is expected to receive an Oscar nod for Best Director this year. Ralph Fiennes, who hasn't been nominated since "The English Patient" in 1996, is also anticipated to be in the running for Best Actor. The film's writers are favored to win Best Adapted Screenplay, having already picked up a Golden Globe for their work.

Wicked and Other Contenders

The Broadway adaptation "Wicked" is also anticipated to make waves, with predictions for eight nominations, including Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. The film is the frontrunner for several design categories, including Best Costume and Best Production Design.

"Dune: Part Two," the sequel to the critically acclaimed first installment, is projected to receive seven nominations, carrying the legacy of its predecessor, which won six Oscars from its ten nominations. It continues to trend as a favorite in technical categories.

Additionally, other films mentioned in the Best Picture race include "Anora," "A Complete Unknown," "A Real Pain," "Sing Sing," and "The Substance," adding to the fierce competition this awards season.

Looking Ahead

Stay informed as we prepare for the nominee announcements on January 23. Who will emerge victorious? The race is just heating up!

Predicted Frontrunners Across Key Categories

**Here’s a sneak peek at the predicted frontrunners across key categories:**

- **Best Picture:** - The Brutalist — 6/1 - Emilia Pérez — 7/1 - Conclave — 7/1 - **Best Director:** - Brady Corbet, The Brutalist — 9/5 - Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez — 5/1 - Edward Berger, Conclave — 11/2 - **Best Actor:** - Adrien Brody, The Brutalist — 39/20 - Ralph Fiennes, Conclave — 39/10 - **Best Actress:** - Demi Moore, The Substance — 12/5 - Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez — 11/2 As we edge closer to the big reveal, fans and critics alike can only speculate on who will claim the coveted golden statuettes this year!