Oscars 2026: Who has Grok predicted as winners for Oscars 2026

The 98th Academy Awards are set to dazzle audiences worldwide on 16 March 4:30 am – 7:30 am IST, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.


Hosted by the sharp-witted comedian Conan O’Brien, this star-studded ceremony is a pinnacle moment in the film industry’s calendar, honouring the most outstanding cinematic achievements from films released in 2025.




The Oscars have always represented the gold standard of excellence in storytelling, direction, performance, and innovation, drawing millions of viewers globally who eagerly anticipate the red carpet looks, speeches, and potential history-making wins.

As the curiosity for the winners heightens we asked Grok to make predictions for the Oscars 2026 night.

What has Grok predicted for the winner of Oscars?

As the 98th Academy Awards nears, audiences are the most curious about the winner of the Best Picture category, where according to Grok’s predictions, a razor-sharp contest has emerged between two powerhouse films.

A head-to-head competition stands between Paul Thomas Anderson’s political action epic One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama Sinners, led by Michael B. Jordan.

According to Grok, the predictions come from major outlets, talking about the intense uncertainty surrounding the final vote. According to the Los Angeles Times expert pick, One Battle After Another holds an advantage, due to its strong performance across the awards.

On the other side stands Sinners, which has built a significant late-season surge according to Variety’s final prediction. The outlet highlights the movie’s 16 nominations, as well as its exceptional critical reception, leading to a 97 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Several other notable films remain in contention, though they are viewed as longer shots at this stage. These include The Secret Agent, praised by some critics as the highest-scoring entry at 98 percent and a frequent “should-win” choice among reviewers; Sentimental Value; Train Dreams; Hamnet; Frankenstein; and additional entries such as Bugonia, F1, and Marty Supreme.

Grok’s best actor prediction for Oscar

The 2026 Best Actor race pits Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, against Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent. Chalamet led early with critics and Globes wins, but Jordan's SAG surge makes him the slight favorite.

Grok’s best Actress Prediction for Oscar

Jessie Buckley appears set to win Best Actress for Hamnet. Her sweeping victories at Golden Globes, SAG, and Critics' Choice Awards highlight her outstanding performance. Strong contenders like Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone for Bugonia), and Kate Hudson are also among the nominees.