Oscars Shocker: Academy Reschedules Ceremony to April 5, 2026, as ‘Vikings’ Soars in Ratings, Travis Fimmel Crowned Best Actor Frontrunner??…
a surprising move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rescheduled the 98th Oscars to April 5, 2026, breaking from its traditional March slot. The shift, announced to avoid a scheduling conflict with the L.A. Marathon, aims to ensure smoother logistics and boost mutual promotion between the events, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year, will air live on ABC, with new rules emphasizing AI neutrality and a viewing-before-voting policy shaking up the race.
Meanwhile, Travis Fimmel has emerged as an unexpected frontrunner for Best Actor, fueled by buzz around a fictional Vikings resurgence. However, no credible sources confirm Fimmel’s frontrunner status or a Vikings ratings spike tied to the Oscars. A viral, fan-made Diablo trailer featuring Fimmel, mistaken by some as real, has amplified his visibility, per Yahoo. Yet, Oscar predictions from GoldDerby and Variety spotlight Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) as actual Best Actor contenders, with no mention of Fimmel.
The 2026 Oscars also introduce a new Casting Oscar and updated AI guidelines, reflecting the Academy’s push for inclusivity and fairness. While Vikings fans champion Fimmel on X, the Best Actor race remains wide open, with Anora, The Brutalist, and Conclave leading Best Picture talks. As the Academy navigates this bold reschedule, all eyes are on whether Fimmel’s buzz can translate into a nomination—or if it’s just fan fervor.
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