Award Season Kicks Off as Early Contenders Emerge

Migi Fabara reports as award season officially begins, with the Critics’ Choice Awards launching the race toward the 98th Academy Awards. Early film front-runners include Wicked: For Good, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Sinners, with rising contenders like Marty Supreme, The Odyssey, and a new Sense and Sensibility adaptation gaining momentum. On the television side, buzz is forming around The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and House of the DragonSeason 3. With early wins capable of reshaping the entire race, Hollywood is bracing for a highly competitive season.