Good Morning America covers Oscar predictions, Iran updates this Monday

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• Oscar Odds Are Shifting Dramatically with Just Hours Left
• Best Picture is Anyone’s Game Between Two Powerhouse Films
• GMA Breaks Down All Five Best Actor Nominees
• Iran Crisis Updates Overshadow Entertainment News on Monday Broadcast
• What Makes Monday’s GMA Show So Essential for Oscar Fans?
  • Sources

Good Morning America is diving deep into Oscar predictions today as the 98th Academy Awards arrive tomorrow night. With two movies in the tightest race in decades, Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet are locked in a stunning battle for Best Actor, while Iran tensions dominate headlines. Here’s what you need to know before the big show.

Oscar Odds Are Shifting Dramatically with Just Hours Left

Michael B. Jordan has surged ahead in the Best Actor race after winning major guild awards. Betting markets show Jordan at 47 percent odds to win, overtaking Chalamet, who previously held an 80 percent advantage. The momentum shift comes after Jordan’s Screen Actors Guild Award win, signaling major support from the industry. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura round out the unpredictable field.

Chalamet’s recent opera and ballet comments triggered backlash that may have damaged his momentum. Insiders report the controversy shifted voting patterns in the final week. Jordan’s dual role as twin brothers in ‘Sinners’ has resonated with Academy voters who value range and complexity.

Best Picture is Anyone’s Game Between Two Powerhouse Films

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ remains the technical favorite, yet ‘Sinners’ has momentum heading into Sunday. Anonymous Oscar ballots revealed the race is too close to call. Sources say ‘One Battle After Another’ won BAFTA’s Best Film award, signaling strength in independent voter blocs.

‘Sinners’, directed by Ryan Coogler, tells the supernatural story of twin brothers attempting to open a juke joint in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Expert predictions suggest the film could split major categories with ‘One Battle After Another’, with each potentially winning five awards. The race features 10 nominees competing for Best Picture.

GMA Breaks Down All Five Best Actor Nominees

Actor	Film	Character
Michael B. Jordan	Sinners	Twin brothers Smoke and Stack
Timothée Chalamet	Marty Supreme	Table tennis prodigy Marty Mauser
Leonardo DiCaprio	One Battle After Another	Revolutionary Pat Calhoun
Ethan Hawke	Blue Moon	Songwriter Lorenz Hart
Wagner Moura	The Secret Agent	Fugitive professor Armando

Good Morning America featured in-depth profiles of all five nominees this morning. Jordan, age 39, brought incredible drive to his dual role, with director Coogler calling the actor a special talent. Wagner Moura, age 49, became the first Brazilian actor nominated for Best Actor, making him a historic contender.

“There’s a magic to Mike that I think, like, Tom Hanks has. You see him and you care about him. As a character, he does everything. So what that gives him is an incredible amount of empathy when he’s on the screen.”

— Ryan Coogler, Director of Sinners, on GMA

Iran Crisis Updates Overshadow Entertainment News on Monday Broadcast

Good Morning America is balancing Oscar coverage with breaking Iran news. On Day 11 of US-Israel attacks, Iran continues threatening an oil blockade while Trump counters with escalating rhetoric. Security alerts have been issued to US citizens in the Middle East as tensions reach critical levels.

According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian army launched drone attacks targeting Israeli oil and gas infrastructure in Haifa earlier today. Trump declared the war will end “very soon” while Iran’s leadership insists it will determine negotiations timing. Markets reacted with oil prices fluctuating amid uncertainty about a potential ceasefire.

What Makes Monday’s GMA Show So Essential for Oscar Fans?

Today’s broadcast delivers the final expert analysis before Sunday’s ceremony. GMA producers feature exclusive Best Actor breakdowns, Best Picture predictions, and red carpet fashion tips for viewers playing along with their own Oscars Pick’em games. ABC’s coverage continues through the weekend, building momentum toward the 98th Academy Awards premiere.

Celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and category-by-category analysis fill the morning hours. Conan O’Brien, the ceremony’s host, has teased all possibilities for what viewers can expect when he takes the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Will the Oscar race stay unpredictable right until the envelope opens?

Sources

• Good Morning America (ABC News) – Breaking Oscars predictions and Best Actor nominee profiles published March 10, 2026
• Al Jazeera – Iran war updates on Day 11 of US-Israel military conflict with detailed casualty and infrastructure reports
• Reuters, DW, The Guardian – Live coverage of Iran oil blockade threats and Trump administration responses