It’s still very early to call the Oscars race for anyone, but we are off to a great start. This year already has seen some strong contenders, from biopics like Air, to the blockbuster hit Barbie, to Oppenheimer, which contains a Cillian Murphy performance that has taken the world by storm. If one had to call the race now, Murphy would be a major favorite, as his haunting performance as the titular physicist captivated audiences throughout the film’s three hour runtime. However, a major Oscar contender is set to hit theaters this fall, and it may come down to Murphy vs. Leonardo DiCaprio at the awards ceremony. It's an Inception faceoff!
Throughout the year, websites like GoldDerby keep tabs on the Oscars conversation as more and more movies get released throughout the year. When Oppenheimer hit theaters in July, it seemed like the conversation was all about Cillian Murphy, and the other incredible supporting performances the movie also features. However, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is set to release in October, potentially giving the Oppenheimer cast a run for their money. As it stands now, the Oscars odds are in Murphy's favor despite DiCaprio previously deemed the top contender after his film’s great reception out of the Cannes Film Festival. It’s still early, and this could change when audiences see DiCaprio’s latest film.
