Awards Season Build-Up

La Bola Negra (Netflix Spanish epic) gets 47-day theatrical window, Oct 16 release, TIFF premiere, Oscar contender with Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. Godzilla Minus Zero world premiere at NYFF Sept 26. A24's 'Primetime' trailer released, Venice competition, Sept 25. NYFF main slate includes Paper Tiger, Behemoth!, 14th. Fjord (Palme d'Or) qualifies Oct 9. Wildwood (indie/arthouse, awards bait) releases Oct 23. The Odyssey's box office trajectory compared to past Best Picture nominees, boosting its awards narrative.