As the Academy Awards approach, the stark contrast between Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which just made history with a record 16 nominations, and the completely shut-out of “Wicked: For Good” highlights a changing roadmap for navigating awards season.
Traditionally, studios park prestige contenders in November and December so they are top of mind when it is time for awards nominations. “Wicked: For Good” followed this playbook with a massive holiday debut. However, “Sinners,” which premiered all the way back in April, was ultimately able to overcome this time lag to capture the Academy’s overwhelming attention.
Demand for Oscar contenders (Parrot Analytics)
“Sinners” didn’t just spike on opening weekend; it built a compounding,…
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