Oscars 2025: Will After the Hunt Receive a Best Picture Nomination?
Oscars 2025: Will After the Hunt Receive a Best Picture Nomination?
After the Hunt’s compelling story, all-star cast, and acclaimed director may place the upcoming film in a strong position for multiple nominations during award season.
Buzz is building ahead of the film’s release this October, especially as it stars Oscar-winner Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich), Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge), and Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri (The Bear).
If this film sounds like an Oscar-winning flick to you, keep reading to see if After the Hunt is likely to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards 2026.
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After the Hunt is a Top Best Picture Contender
BEO betting odds suggest After the Hunt is a strong early contender for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars 2026.
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Oscars 2026: Early Best Picture Contenders to Watch
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Avatar: Fire and Ash - Yes | 38.27% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Wicked: For Good - Yes | 35.78% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Sinners - Yes | 35.01% |
Hype is generating for the movie for various reasons. For instance, it is directed by Luca Guadagnino, who has directed many critically acclaimed films, such as Call Me By Your Name (2017) and Challengers (2024).
Also, the film stars various actors with an excellent track record at the Academy Awards.
As mentioned, Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her performance in Erin Brockovich (2000), and she has received an additional three nominations for her performances in Steel Magnolias (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), and August: Osage County (2013).
Plus, the film stars two-time Best Actor nominee Andrew Garfield, who received nods for Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021).
Due to the lead stars’ popularity with the Academy, the film could be a shoo-in for a Best Picture nomination at the upcoming award ceremony.
Its release date of October 10, 2025, places the movie in a greater position for a Best Picture nod, as its pre-award season release will ensure it is fresh in the Academy’s mind when voting for their favorite movies and performances of the year.
A Competitive Category
The Academy will only select ten films to receive a Best Picture nomination each year, meaning competition is tough in the prestigious category.
As the Academy will have hundreds of flicks to choose from, a film will need to blow its members away to receive a nomination.
Also, some flicks are more likely to earn a nod than others due to past success in the category. For instance, BEO betting odds are showing Avatar: Fire and Ash is most likely to receive a Best Picture nomination as the first two films from the franchise received a nod.
Plus, Wicked: For Good is likely popular with members of the Academy, as Wicked received a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars 2025.
Academy Consensus is Needed
Of course, After the Hunt will need to secure the consensus of the Academy to receive a Best Picture nomination.
If the majority of members vote in its favor, it will be chosen as one of ten films in contention for the award this year.
However, it will need to compete with many films already building Oscar buzz, such as Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Marty Supreme.
As the year is far from over, any movie could arise as a Best Picture contender, and you will need to wait until Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the official Oscar nominations announcement.
