# John Malkovich on Oscars Race

> Malkovich says Oscars campaign now the only way to get people to theaters.
- Title: John Malkovich on Oscars Race · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Malkovich says Oscars campaign now the only way to get people to theaters. John Malkovich states the Oscars race is the only way to boost theater attendance…
- Keywords: john malkovich, oscar nominations, wild horse nine, academy awards, film festival, london film festival, entertainment, culture, John, Malkovich, Oscars, Race
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/john-malkovich-oscars-campaigning-only-way-people-theaters-1236907530
- Author: Ellise Shafer
- Published: 2026-10-11T14:11:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john malkovich, oscar nominations, wild horse nine, academy awards, film festival, london film festival, entertainment, culture
## Malkovich's Oscar bid
John Malkovich has been highly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance in Martin McDonagh's CIA black comedy 'Wild Horse Nine'.
## Oscars campaign shift
Malkovich says he views awards buzz 'probably differently than I did then, because the movie business existed'.

> probably differently than I did then, because the movie business existed
## Theater attendance link
Malkovich states the Oscars race is the only way to get people to go to theaters now.

> Now, That’s the Only Way to Get People to Go to Theaters
## Key takeaway

John Malkovich states the Oscars race is the only way to boost theater attendance after his first Oscar nomination in 30 years.