Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys , Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events.
Predictions are updated every Thursday. Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below: OSCARS | EMMYS | GRAMMYS | TONYS 2025 Oscars Predictions: All Categories Weekly Commentary (Updated Oct. 24, 2024) : Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated blockbuster sequel, “Gladiator II,” made an impressive debut with its first screening in Los Angeles, shown to an audience of AMPAS and SAG voters.
The screening has instantly thrust the Paramount Pictures epic into the Oscar conversation, with the film positioned as a strong contender in several categories. Notably, Denzel Washington, a two-time Academy Award winner, has emerged as a potential best supporting actor nominee. Washington could secure his third Oscar if he wins, further solidifying his place among Hollywood’s elite.
Paramount Pictures had an exceptional week overall. Their acquired drama “September 5” won the Audience Award at the Middleburg Film Festival, tying with F.