He’d already become a three-time nominee in Best Actor if this happens.
However, there are still some ideas about different films and performances that could still be in the mix.
There are several other actors who are also viewed as strong contenders to earn nominations and possibly win.
Chalamet could also face competition with some younger stars like himself.
Jeremy Allen White has the Bruce Springsteen biopicDeliver Me From Nowhere, and Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare inHamnet.
All these actors provide plenty of competition for Chalamet as he seeks his first Oscar win.
But there’s an even bigger name that could further shake up the race.
Facing off against Daniel Day-Lewis at the Oscars is a daunting task for anyone given his history.
If he wants to do that, he’ll need to start winning Oscars.
Will The Oscars 2026 Best Actor Winner Come Down To Timothee Chalamet vs Daniel Day-Lewis?
They were both nominated in 2018 for their respective performances inCall Me By Your NameandPhantom Thread.
Neither won the Oscar that year as they lost to Gary Oldman forDarkest Hour.
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2026 could make them awards competitors once again.
They have an established history of rewarding him for his performances.
Daniel Day-Lewis could even become the second person with four acting Oscar wins.
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It also marks Daniel Day-Lewis' first return to acting since 2017.
In 1950s New York, Marty Reisman rises through the underground world of table tennis, transforming the sport with his acrobatic skills and flamboyant personality. As he navigates fame, fortune, and a cast of colorful characters, his obsession with winning collides with personal struggles in this biopic directed by Josh Safdie.
Anemone focuses on familial relationships, exploring the bonds between fathers, sons, and brothers. It also marks Daniel Day-Lewis' first return to acting since 2017.
