Oscar Predictions: Best Director — DGA Gives Boost to James Mangold, With Payal Kapadia Surging
variety.comVariety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis.
The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender.
As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Best Director Commentary (Updated Jan.
9, 2025): It will be a nail-biter. The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has revealed its nominees for the upcoming 2025 awards, and it’s a high-stakes Oscar season, proven by the notable snubs and surprises.
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