| 1. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Sony/Columbia) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Comedy/Musical), PGA, SAG |
| 2. Parasite (Neon) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Foreign), PGA, SAG |
| 3. 1917 (Universal) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), PGA |
| 4. The Irishman (Netflix) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), PGA, SAG |
| 5. Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight) – CCA, GG (Comedy/Musical), PGA, SAG |
| 6. Joker (Warner Bros) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), PGA |
| 7. Marriage Story (Netflix) – CCA, GG (Drama), PGA |
| 8. Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox) – CCA, PGA |
| 9. Little Women (Sony/Columbia) – CCA, PGA |
| 10. Knives Out (Lionsgate) – GG (Comedy/Musical) – PGA |
NEXT UP (alphabetical by film)
| Bombshell (Lionsgate) – SAG |
| The Farewell (A24) – GG (Foreign) |
| Hustlers (STX Entertainment) |
| Pain and Glory (Sony Classics) – GG (Foreign) |
| The Two Popes (Netflix) – GG (Drama) |
WATCH OUT FOR (alphabetical by film)
| Avengers: Endgame (Disney) |
| A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Sony/TriStar) |
| Judy (Roadside Attractions) |
| Us (Universal) |
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