Screen Rant 's Oscars 2026 coverage continues with a look at Best Supporting Actor, which might just be one of the more competitive categories at the 98th Academy Awards. After Kieran Culkin won for A Real Pain last year, it's my honor once again to provide insight to this race throughout the remainder of award season.

It's worth noting that the Best Supporting Actor category has seen a notable trend recently, with the last six winners being first-time winners . Mahershala Ali's win for Green Book prevents the streak from going back even further. That's an intriguing tidbit to keep in mind as we navigate the 2026 season.

There are a number of potential first-time Oscar winners contending in this category. Hollywood veterans like Adam Sandler, Delroy Lindo, Stellan Skarsgård, a

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