Awards · FilmsWhich film will get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?

Which film will get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?

• Will The Odyssey get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?86¢86%
• Will Dune: Messiah get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?10¢10%
• Will Wild Horse Nine get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%
• Will Project Hail Mary get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%
• Will Disclosure Day get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%
• Will Wuthering Heights get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%
• Will The Bride! get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%
• Will The Social Reckoning get the most Oscar nominations at the 99th Academy Awards?<1¢<1%

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has emerged as the clear frontrunner to lead the 99th Academy Awards in nominations, with its late-October campaign launch—featuring high-profile screenings and Q&As with Nolan, Matt Damon, Guillermo del Toro, and Steven Spielberg—solidifying trader confidence. The July 2026 release’s $1.8 billion global gross, career-best 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, and Universal’s aggressive push across Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, six acting categories, and multiple crafts have fueled expert tallies projecting 15–17 nods, potentially topping Sinners’ recent record. Dune: Messiah benefits from franchise momentum and December timing but trails with fewer projected categories. Smaller contenders like Wild Horse Nine and Project Hail Mary show critical acclaim or technical strength yet lack the breadth to challenge the leader before nominations voting begins in January.