Early Oscar Predictions: Best Picture Projections and Studio Expectations.

Variety's Awards Circuit section has released its preliminary predictions for the Best Picture category at the 96th Oscars, with "Maestro," "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Saltburn," "Oppenheimer," and "Dune: Part Two" among the top contenders. Other films in the running include "Asteroid City," "May December," and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." The list is subject to change as buzz and events unfold, and the official nominations will be announced on January 23, 2024.