# Oscars Predictions: Best Original Screenplay

> Josephine and Club Kid lead Oscar screenplay race with personal stories.
- Title: Oscars Predictions: Best Original Screenplay · Variety
- Summary: Josephine and Club Kid lead Oscar screenplay race with personal stories. oscar, best original screenplay, josephine · reported by Variety.
- Keywords: oscar, best original screenplay, josephine, club kid, variety, screenplay, entertainment, culture, Oscars, Predictions, Best, Original
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/feature/2027-oscars-best-original-screenplay-predictions-1236834273
- Author: Clayton Davis
- Published: 2026-09-18T16:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oscar, best original screenplay, josephine, club kid, variety, screenplay, entertainment, culture
## Oscar Predictions
Variety's Oscar predictions show current screenplay standings.
## Josephine and Club Kid Lead
Josephine and Club Kid lead the Best Original Screenplay race.
## Personal Stories
Both films feature timely, personal narratives for the category.
## Predictions Update
Predictions refresh weekly based on buzz and events.
## What Happens Next
Oscars nominations will be finalized in February.
## Key takeaway

Josephine and Club Kid lead Oscar screenplay nominations with timely, personal narratives.