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Oscar Song Contenders Shine at SVFF

16 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Two songs made the Oscar shortlist: 'Golden' and 'Train Dreams'.
Miley Cyrus's 'Dream as One' is a contender despite the film's release.
Warner Bros. and Universal tied with eight song contenders each.

The race for the Best Original Song Oscar is heating up, with several strong contenders emerging. "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters and "Train Dreams" have both made the Academy's shortlist, with "Train Dreams" also earning a Golden Globe nomination. These tracks are seen as significant threats in the competition.

Another notable song vying for the award is Miley Cyrus's "Dream as One" from Avatar: Fire and Ash. Despite the film's anticipated release, the song, written by Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, and Mark Ronson, is being closely watched, especially given its Golden Globe nomination.