Final Oscars Predictions: Best Actor – First-Time Nominees Have Been Included Since 1980. Could That Streak End?

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories. Variety's Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. The eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and is subject to change.To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Oscars CollectiveVisit each category, per the individual awards show from The Oscars HubRevisit the prediction archive of the 2021 season The ArchiveLink to television awards is atTHE Emmys Hub2022 Oscars Predictions:Best ActorUpdated: Feb 6, 2022Awards Prediction Commentary: Outside of the BAFTA Awards, which utilizes a combination of popular and jury-style voting,...