Universal Pictures has confirmed it will pursue Anne Hathaway in the supporting actress category for her performance in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a major film that has grossed $1.6 billion worldwide. The decision settles speculation about whether Hathaway would contend for the film and in which category, positioning her as a significant player in the supporting actress race alongside her castmate Samantha Morton, who plays Circe.
Hathaway previously won the supporting actress Oscar in 2013 for “Les Misérables.” If she were to win again for “The Odyssey,” she would become only the third woman to win supporting actress twice, joining Dianne Wiest and Shelley Winters. Additionally, if the film receives a best picture nomination, Hathaway would be the first woman to win supporting actress twice for films nominated in that category.
The supporting actress placement places Hathaway in what has emerged as a less crowded field compared to the lead actress category. The broader Oscar race has seen momentum build around multiple contenders, while “The Odyssey,” Nolan’s first feature since “Oppenheimer,” positions itself as a major player in the best picture conversation.
Universal’s strategy positions the studio to potentially achieve the most common double-acting nomination combination in Academy history: two supporting actresses from the same film. The studio is also campaigning Matt Damon as the lead actor and pursuing nominations across multiple categories, including technical awards and additional supporting actor bids. Hathaway’s 2026 has included roles in “Mother Mary,” “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and “The End of Oak Street,” with the thriller “Verity” scheduled for release later in October.
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