However, the movie was not a definitive predicted Best Picture nominee before that.
It further proves how much the Oscars landscape can change during the year.
It featuresThe Bear’s Jeremy Allen White in the lead role, playing the iconic musician.
AlthoughWickedonly won two Oscarsin Best Production Design and Best Costume Design, the sequel could fare much better.
That’s notable consideringthe last 12 TIFF winners have received Best Picture nominations.
The Life of Chuckis an adaptation of Stephen King’s book directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston.
That is unless Neon puts its chips behind something like Joachim Trier’sSentimental Valueinstead.
But with Chalamet’s track record,Marty Supremeshould not be ignored.
The first movie had nine nominations, including one for James Cameron in Best Director.
If everything goes right, Joe Alwyn could even earn a Best Supporting Actor nomination.
Below-the-line nominations in costume and production design are also feasible to build up its awards pedigree.
It’s got the makings of a Best Picture nominee.
The question forFrankensteinis whether the movie will be Netflix’s top contender in the category.
The streamer is still searching for its first Best Picture win afterEmilia Perezfell short amid its many controversies.
It would be a surprise if theOscars 2026overlook this anticipated pairing in Best Picture.
