“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” has won every possible animation award possible this awards season. In theory, it should also win the Oscar. Many of us remember, however, when “How to Train Your Dragon” also dominated the circuit only to lose to Pixar’s less acclaimed “Brave.” The Pixar/Disney brand is strong with voters and chances are more of them saw “Incredibles 2,” a huge monster hit. Sometimes the membership knows they should do the “right” thing and we’re thinking that keeps “Spider-Verse” in the winner’s circle. [Updated Feb. 12]
Predictions
1. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” – Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
2. “Incredibles 2” – Brad Bird, John Walker and Nicole Paradis Grindle
3. “Isle of Dogs” – Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson
4. “Mirai” – Mamoru Hosoda and Yūichirō Saitō
5. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” – Rich Moore, Phil Johnston and Clark Spencer
Best Picture
Best Director
Actress
Actor
Supporting Actress
Supporting Actor
Original Screenplay
Adapted Screenplay
Foreign Language Film