Stone Eyes Historic Oscar Milestone That Could Beat Streep
The two-time Academy Award winner stands on the brink of achieving a rare double nomination feat that would establish a new age record in Hollywood history.
Following her collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone finds herself positioned for another potential Academy Awards breakthrough. Industry insiders view the 37-year-old performer as a serious candidate who might secure dual nominations—Best Actress and Best Picture as producer—for the upcoming 2026 ceremony.
Should she achieve this double recognition, Stone would enter an extremely select group of Hollywood professionals. Her age makes this prospect particularly noteworthy, as she could claim the title of second-youngest individual to accumulate seven total Oscar nominations. The entertainment industry is closely monitoring whether her latest project can propel her beyond one of cinema's most prestigious benchmarks.
Breaking Age Barriers in Academy Recognition
The significance of Stone's potential achievement extends beyond simple nomination counts. If Bugonia generates the expected Academy buzz and delivers those two nominations, she would surpass a longstanding record held by Meryl Streep. The veteran actress earned her seventh nomination for Ironweed at age 38, making Stone's potential accomplishment at 37 particularly remarkable.
Stone's Oscar journey has shown consistent upward momentum since her first nomination for Birdman. She claimed her initial victory with La La Land, followed by another nod for The Favourite, and secured her second win through Poor Things. This steady progression demonstrates the Academy's growing confidence in her artistic choices and performances.
Lanthimos Partnership Proves Golden
The director-actress collaboration has already proven successful in awards circles. Their previous work together on Poor Things resulted in Stone achieving exactly this type of dual recognition—winning Best Actress while also earning a Best Picture nomination as producer. Repeating this feat would solidify her position among the most influential performers of her generation.
Lanthimos brings his own Oscar credibility to the project. Since earning his first nomination for The Lobster's screenplay, he has accumulated multiple nominations across The Favourite and Poor Things. His distinctive storytelling approach, combined with sharp social commentary and compelling character work, typically resonates well with Academy voters.
Competitive Landscape Ahead
Bugonia faces substantial competition in the Best Picture race, with anticipated contenders including One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, and Wicked: For Good. However, the film's current 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes suggests strong critical reception that could translate into awards consideration.
The movie's nearly two-hour runtime provides ample opportunity for the kind of substantial performances and thematic depth that Academy members typically favor. With Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias, and Aidan Delbis rounding out the cast, the ensemble appears well-positioned for the type of recognition that drives major awards campaigns.