WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE GOLD ON HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST NIGHT?

The Oscars are back on Sunday, and this year’s competition is heated, with blockbusters and indie-hits alike making headlines throughout awards season. Films like “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Top Gun: Maverick” brought cinematic spectacle with the acclaim and profits to show for it while works like “Everything Everywhere” All at Once and “The Banshees of Inisherin” shared complex, thought-provoking narratives with new audiences. It seems to be shaping up to be a year without defined predictions, as the praise and excitement of most of the films represented give many nominees a solid chance of taking home the prize. What snubs and surprises await?

Read about each category below, and then share your picks and predictions ahead of the big night.