A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who might be a dark horse, including 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who might be a dark horse, including 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who might be a dark horse, including 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Sizing up 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet,' and other early 2026 Oscar frontrunners — and can 'KPop Demon Hunters' get a Best Picture nomination?

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And, of course, Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast has you covered. From the early contenders to the unexpected gems, we are discussing it all.
Join EW’s editorial director Gerrad Hall, and his opinionated co-hosts every Thursday to keep up with the long road to TV's biggest night.
This season is packed with interviews with Sterling K. Brown, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, and so much more.
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Buckle up, it's time to turn on the TV for Emmys season! And, of course, Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast has you covered. From the early contenders to the unexpected gems, we are discussing it all. Join EW’s editorial director Gerrad Hall, and his opinionated co-hosts every Thursday to keep up with the long road to TV's biggest night. This season is packed with interviews with Sterling K. Brown, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, and so much more. Participate in our weekly polls on @EW on instagram and don't miss our EW Hot takes and "Oughta Get A Nod" advocacy picks every episode. The Awardist drops every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts, and visit ew.com/theawardist for more. Follow The Awardist now so you don’t miss a thing.

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