Oscar Predictions: Best Original Screenplay — ‘Club Kid’ and ‘Josephine’ Lead a Field of Personal, Timely Stories — SkimNews
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- 'Club Kid' and 'Josephine lead Variety's Best Original Screenplay predictions, in a field the outlet describes as featuring "personal, timely stories"
- Variety's Awards Circuit updated its screenplay predictions on Sept. 18, 2026, with additional commentary noted as "more to come"
- The 99th Oscars are scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027, hosted by Conan O'Brien and airing live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood
- The Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 15 will present honorary Oscars to Glenn Close and Ridley Scott
- Nominations voting runs Jan. 11–15, 2027, following preliminary shortlist voting Dec. 7–11 and a shortlist announcement on Dec. 15, with official nominations revealed Jan. 21, 2027
Why it matters: The early frontrunner positioning of 'Club Kid' and 'Josephine' establishes the tone for a compressed awards calendar — nominations voting opens just eleven days after the eligibility window closes on Dec. 31, 2026, leaving contenders a narrow window to build momentum.
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