Ranking 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees

In this episode of Pope’s Press Play, I rank all ten 2026 Oscar Best Picture nominees from least to most deserving. This year’s lineup is one of the most interesting and genre-diverse in recent award history, featuring films like Sinners (with a record 16 nominations), Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and the emotional historical drama Hamnet. I break down what stood out in each film and where they land in my Best Picture ranking.