Skarsgård Leads Final 2026 Supporting Actor Oscar Predictions

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AwardsWatch's Erik Anderson delivers the final 2026 Oscars predictions for Supporting Actor, with Stellan Skarsgård leading the pack (Sentimental Value), Benicio Del Toro second, Jacob Elordi third, Paul Mescal fourth, and Sean Penn fifth; Miles Caton and Delroy Lindo sit just outside the final five, while Adam Sandler, Andrew Scott, and Alexander Skarsgård are also in the mix, with cautions that Sinners’ performance could rearrange the lineup if precursors shift.
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