Popular Best Picture candidates and hosts have traditionally been tied to Oscars ratings.
NoMissionorJohn Wickmovie has ever been recognized by AMPAS when it comes to Oscar noms.
The New Years priority for Cruise is production onMission: Impossible 8.

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A win here at the Globes could further propel its awards chances.
Overall, any love forSpider-Verse, OppenheimerandBarbieis lagniappe in regards to their anticipated awards momentum.
The category received a barrage of criticism, seen as an attempt to pander to mainstream audiences.

A month later, AMPAS postponed the category to examine and seek additional input regarding the new category.
To date, the Popular Film Slot at the Oscars feels like officially nixed.