Emma Stone Poised to Overtake Meryl Streep’s Oscar Milestone
Emma Stone’s latest collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos has put her in the spotlight for a potential double nomination at the 2026 Oscars. Could she break a record held by Meryl Streep? Find out what’s at stake.
Fresh off the back of Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest, Emma Stone is shaping up as a major player in the next awards season. With two Best Actress wins already under her belt, she’s now tipped as a frontrunner for both Best Actress and Best Picture (as a producer) at the 2026 Academy Awards. If she pulls it off, she’ll join a select group of talents who’ve managed to land two nominations for the same film, and she’ll be just 37 at the time—making her the second-youngest to reach seven Oscar nods.
Bugonia’s Buzz and the Oscar Stakes
All eyes are on Bugonia, the much-talked-about film directed by Lanthimos, with Stone leading a cast that includes Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias, and Aidan Delbis. The film’s already scored an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and runs just under two hours. If Stone secures nominations in both major categories, she’ll be in rare company, and the feat could see her surpassing one of Hollywood’s most enduring records.
There’s a bit of history in the making here. Should Stone receive two nominations for Bugonia, she’ll notch up her seventh Oscar nod before turning 38. That would see her outpacing Meryl Streep, who reached the same milestone at 38 with her nomination for Ironweed. As Variety points out,
“records don’t win Oscars, but they do shape legacy.”
Stone’s already got two wins, and this next step could cement her as one of the most significant actors of her generation.
Stone’s Oscar Journey and Lanthimos’ Track Record
Stone’s run at the Academy Awards has been nothing short of impressive. She first got a nod for Birdman, then took home her first Oscar for La La Land. The Favourite brought another nomination, and Poor Things saw her win again. That steady climb shows the Academy’s keen on her work, and it makes the prospect of another double nomination feel more than likely.
Lanthimos, too, is no stranger to Oscar attention. Since The Lobster, which earned him a screenplay nomination, he’s racked up a string of nods for The Favourite and Poor Things. Bugonia, with its sharp satire and standout performances, is already being talked up as a strong contender for Best Picture, even with stiff competition from the likes of One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, and Wicked: For Good.
What’s Next for Stone and Bugonia?
Stone’s already managed the double-nomination trick once before with Poor Things, so doing it again wouldn’t be a shock. It would only reinforce her status as a powerhouse in the industry. Bugonia’s momentum, combined with Lanthimos’ reputation, means the film is well-placed to make a splash come awards time.
Locals and punters alike are watching closely to see if Stone can pull off this rare achievement. If the Academy gives her the nod in both categories, it’ll be one of the biggest stories of the year. Bugonia is currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video.