Oscars Predictions: Best Original Screenplay — ‘Barbie’ Categorization Could Determine Whether Greta Gerwig Wins

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Predictions are updated every Thursday.Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys2023 Oscars Predictions:Best Original Screenplay SaltburnWeekly Commentary: “Barbie” is the highest-grossing film of the year (so far) and Warner Bros.

has a viable awards player across the board.

One lingering question remains: Which screenplay category it is designated to compete in?On the title cards, it reads “Based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,…

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