Oscars 2023 Predictions: Surprise Nominations You Could Expect

There could be a big surprise in the Oscar nominations, like an actress switching categories or Adam Sandler getting his first nod.

Best Picture "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Despite overwhelming odds, the second "Black Panther" movie proved successful.

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Best Actor Adam Sandler, "Hustle" SAG Award nominations are surprising, but this one indicates Sander's risingstatus. He may finally be nominated this year.

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Best Actress Andrea Riseborough, "To Leslie" When the Oscar nominations are announced in the morning, everyone will be looking at the Best Actress category to see if the "To Leslie" campaign worked.

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Best Supporting Actor Woody Harrelson, "Triangle of Sadness" Harrelson might beat a "The Banshees of Inisherin" or "The Fabelmans" candidate if "Triangle" wins the Academy's favorite foreign picture.

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Best Supporting Actress Michelle Williams, "The Fabelmans" Michelle Williams' four Best Actress nominations hampered the film's chances of winning Best Supporting Actress.

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Best Original Screenplay "Nope" "Nope" has had a quiet comeback among movie fans, and it's on almost every major publication's list of the best movies of 2022.

Best Adapted Screenplay "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On" "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On," another A24 film that wowed, joined the Best Animated Feature contest as soon as it qualified.

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