
Will Hamnet win the 2026 Academy Award for Best Picture?
The AFI Top 10 Films of 2025 strongly overlaps with future Oscar nominations — in recent years, 8 of 10 AFI-selected films went on to be nominated for Best Picture. Among the 2025 selections, Hamnet stands out as one of the most compelling Oscar contenders. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, Hamnet combines prestige literary roots, emotional storytelling, period drama appeal, and Academy-friendly themes of grief, art, and legacy. These elements historically align with voters’ preferences for Best Picture winners (e.g., The King’s Speech, Nomadland, Moonlight). With strong positioning on the awards circuit and early critical momentum, Hamnet emerges as a frontrunner for the Oscars.
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Resolves to “Yes” if Hamnet is officially announced as the Best Picture winner at the 2026 Academy Awards during the ceremony. Otherwise — NO.
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