| 1. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Sony/Columbia) – BAFTA, CCA, CDG (Period) |
| 2. Little Women (Sony/Columbia) – BAFTA, CCA |
| 3. Rocketman (Paramount) – CCA, CDG (Period) |
| 4. Dolemite Is My Name (Netflix) – CCA, CDG (Period) |
| 5. Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight) – BAFTA, CDG (Period) |
NEXT UP (alphabetical by film)
| 1917 (Universal) |
| Downton Abbey (Focus Features) – CCA, CDG (Period) |
| The Irishman (Netflix) – BAFTA, CCA |
| Judy (Roadside Attractions) – BAFTA |
| The Two Popes (Netflix) |
OTHER CONTENDERS (alphabetical by film)
| The Aeronauts (Amazon) |
| Aladdin (Disney) – CDG (Fantasy) |
| Dumbo (Disney) |
| Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox) |
| Joker (Warner Bros) |
| The King (Netflix) |
| Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Disney) – CDG (Fantasy) |
| Motherless Brooklyn (Warner Bros) |
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