These are predictions for the 9-film shortlist from the Foreign Language Film committees which will be revealed in mid-December. This list includes official and unofficial submissions. The deadline for entries is October 1st.
| 1. Mexico - ROMA (BAFTA, BFCA win, GG win) |
| 2. Poland - Cold War (BAFTA, BFCA) |
| 3. Germany - Never Look Away (GG) |
| 4. Denmark - The Guilty |
| 5. Japan - Shoplifters (BAFTA, BFCA, GG) |
| 6. Lebanon - Capharnaüm (BAFTA, BFCA, GG) |
| 7. South Korea - Burning (BFCA) |
| 8. Colombia - Birds of Passage |
| 9. Kazakhstan - Ayka |
| BAFTA - British Film Academy Awards |
BFCA - Broadcast Film Critics Association (Critics Choice) |
| GG - Golden Globes |
Previous…Animated Feature Next…Documentary Feature
Gerran Howell on Whitaker’s Growth in Season Two of ‘The Pitt,’ Dr. Robby’s Intentions, and His Go-To Karaoke Song [VIDEO INTERVIEW] 
‘Leviticus’ Review: Adrian Chiarella Conjures a Timely and Biblically Scary Gay Horror Story [A-] 
2026 Cannes: Short Film and La Cinef Titles Announced 
2026 Tribeca Festival TV Lineup Announced: Season Two Premieres of ‘Adults,’ ‘X-Men ’97’ and More