This page contains Oscar predictions as to who will win at the Academy Awards. Predictions are released by a variety of critics and media outlets in the time between when the Oscar nominees are released and the date of the actual awards show.

The nominations for the 2010 Oscars were announced on February 2, 2010, with the awards themselves held on March 7, 2010.

Winners in bold

• Best Picture: The Hurt Locker, Avatar, Up in the Air, Inglourious Basterds, The Lovely Bones

• Best Actor: George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Renner, Morgan Freeman, Colin Firth, Viggo Mortensen

• Best Actress: Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Carey Mulligan, Gabourey Sidibe, Emily Blunt, Helen Mirren

• Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Matt Damon, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Plummer, Stanley Tucci, Paul Schneider

• Best Supporting Actress: Mo'nique, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Penelope Cruz, Julianne Moore, Samantha Morton, Maggie Gyllenhaalhttp://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=62392 http://www.film.com/features/story/predictions-the-2010-oscar-race/25347816 http://oscar-watch.ew.com/2010/01/18/golden-globes-howd-they-affect-the-oscar-race/

Leading the Pack (from Roger Ebert):

1. Best Picture: Slumdog MillionaireRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
2. Best Director: Danny BoyleRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
3. Best Actress: Kate WinsletRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
4. Best Actor: Sean PennRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
5. Best Supporting Actress: Viola DavisRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
6. Best Supporting Actor: Heath LedgerRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
7. Best Original Screenplay: MilkRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
8. Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog MillionaireRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
9. Best Documentary: Man on WireRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
10. Best Animated Film: Wall-ERoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
11. Best Foreign Film: Waltz with BashirRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
12. Best Cinematography: The Dark KnightRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
13. Best Visual Effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09
14. Best Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonRoger Ebert: Outguess Ebert '09

1. Best Supporting Actor: Heath LedgerNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)
2. Best Supporting Actress: Taraji HensonNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)
3. Best Actor: Mickey RourkeNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)
4. Best Actress: Kate WinsletNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)
5. Best Director: Danny BoyleNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)
6. Best Picture: Slumdog MillionaireNew York Magazine: Oscar Predictions... (February 15, 2009)

1. Best Picture: Slumdog MillionairePremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
2. Best Actor: Sean PennPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
3. Best Actress: Kate WinsletPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
4. Best Supporting Actor: Heath LedgerPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
5. Best Supporting Actress: Amy AdamsPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
6. Best Director: Danny BoylePremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
7. Best Original Screenplay: MilkPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
8. Best Adapted Screenplay: Slumdog MillionairePremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
9. Best Cinematography: The Dark KnightPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
10. Best Editing: The Dark KnightPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
11. Best Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
12. Best Costume Design: The DuchessPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
13. Best Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
14. Best Visual Effects: Iron ManPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)
15. Best Animated Film: Wall-EPremiere: 2009 Oscar Picks (January 22, 2009)