Jonathan Majors’ Magazine Dreams performance has fans calling for Oscar gold, but will Hollywood bite? His raw, transformative role screams Best Actor material, yet his legal troubles cast a shadow over his chances. Can the Academy separate art from controversy, or will the buzz fizzle out?
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With a stacked race ahead, Majors’ path to a nomination is anything but certain.
Jonathan Majors’ Oscar chances are slim despite acclaimed Magazine Dreams performance
Jonathan Majors is back in the spotlight, but not just for Magazine Dreams. While fans are hailing his performance — one even calling for an Oscar win — the elephant in the room remains: Can he actually secure a nomination given his legal troubles? One X fan perfectly pointed out saying, “Okay, just give Jonathan Majors the Oscar now.”
Magazine Dreams, which premiered at Sundance two years ago, has finally found a release date (March 21, 2025). The film, an intense deep dive into bodybuilding and obsession, sees Majors in his most unfiltered role yet. Early reviews are glowing. One viewer called it “a f*cking ride” filled with anger, sadness, and fear. But as much as Majors’ talent is undeniable, his Oscar fate is murky.
Hollywood has overlooked controversies before. Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea) won despite s*xual harassment allegations, later settled. Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) faced accusations of domestic abuse, which were dismissed. History suggests scandal doesn’t always derail awards season, but Majors’ case is different.
Charged with assault in 2023, Majors faced a high-profile trial that ended with a guilty verdict on two counts. The fallout was swift — dropped by Marvel, lost projects, and a reputation in freefall. Given today’s heightened cultural sensitivity, his Oscar chances seem slim, despite the Academy’s past leniency.
Still, Magazine Dreams proves Majors’ talent hasn’t dimmed. Whether that’s enough to get past the industry’s cold shoulder? That’s a different story.
Fans react to Jonathan Majors’ intense Magazine Dreams performance
Jonathan Majors didn’t just act in Magazine Dreams; he detonated. Fans are calling his performance raw, unhinged, and straight-up impossible to ignore. This is the kind of role that grips you and doesn’t let go.
The film itself? A full-throttle gut punch. Elijah Bynum’s direction is intense, and Majors takes it to another level, pushing deep into a fractured, feral character. The Scorsese and Schrader comparisons are flying, and some are already throwing Best Picture into the mix. One fan says,
Magazine Dreams is a momentous film that showcases a spellbinding performance by Jonathan Majors that will leave an indelible mark on viewers. With powerful writing and directing from Elijah Bynum that’s rendered me speechless. #Sundance #Sundance2023 #MagazineDreams
Another added,
#MagazineDreams is PURE CINEMA Jonathan Majors a POWDER KEG of unadulterated DANGER This is a performance that DEMANDS awards attention & @BriarcliffEnt
deserves HIGH PRAISE for bringing this to theaters Scorsese gonna absolutely freak out over this film
But here’s the catch: Majors’ off-screen situation makes awards season tricky. No matter how jaw-dropping his performance is, Hollywood might not be ready to put him in the conversation. Still, Magazine Dreams is a cinematic beast, and Majors proves, once again, that his talent is undeniable.
Magazine Dreams is set for U.S. release on March 21, 2025.
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