WILHELM OSCAR PREDICTIONS 2026

Awards season is here once again, which means it’s time for one of our favorite annual traditions on Wilhelm - breaking down the biggest categories of the Academy Awards and making our official predictions.Joining Ben this year are two returning guests and longtime friends of the show: Pake Allen, co-host of the Run For Your Lives podcast, and professional actress Brandy Bryant. Together, the three of usdive into nine of the major Oscar categories to share their personal favorites and their predictions for who will ultimately win when the envelopes are opened.Along the way, the conversation explores standout performances, surprise contenders, and the films that left the biggest impression on them this year.Whether you’re filling out your own Oscar ballot or just love talking movies, this episode is packed with predictions, passionate film discussion, and plenty of debate.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more celebrity interviews, movie coverage, and pop culture conversations from the Wilhelm Podcast.Listen to Wilhelm: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more ⁠https://welcometowilhelm.com⁠Follow on social: @WelcomeToWilhelm#Oscars #AcademyAwards #OscarPredictions #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #MovieLovers #AwardsSeason #Cinema #BestPicture #MovieTalk #FilmCritic #MovieCommunity #WilhelmPodcast #Wilhelm