Oscar Predictions 2023 – Cody Dericks

Here are Cody Dericks’ 2023 Oscar Predictions. Ranking is updated in real-time, and is constantly changing until the end of the year. Accuracy will be calculated after the winners are announced at The 96th Annual Academy Awards.

Click each heading to view individual staff rankings, or search/sort by the drop-downs below:


Best Picture

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Director

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Actress

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Actor

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Supporting Actress

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Supporting Actor

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Adapted Screenplay

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Original Screenplay

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Animated Feature

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Documentary Feature

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best International Feature

Matt Neglia
1Robert Downey Jr. (OPPENHEIMER)
2Ryan Gosling (BARBIE)
3Mark Ruffalo (POOR THINGS)
4Robert De Niro (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON)
5Sterling K. Brown (AMERICAN FICTION)

Best Cinematography

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Costume Design

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Film Editing

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Production Design

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Original Score

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Original Song

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Sound

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Visual Effects

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Animated Short Film

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Documentary Short Film

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)

Best Live Action Short Film

Matt Neglia
1OPPENHEIMER (Ludwig Göransson)
2KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Robbie Robertson)
3POOR THINGS (Jerskin Fendrix)
4AMERICAN FICTION (Laura Karpman)
5INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (John Williams)