Chase Infiniti is mounting a campaign for the lead actress Oscar for her role in the critically praised action-thriller One Battle After Another. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film has been building early momentum in this year’s awards season. Awards strategists and the film’s campaign teams confirmed exclusively to Variety that Infiniti will seek consideration in the lead actress category. Positioning Infiniti in the lead actress race underscores the studio’s confidence in her central performance and the film’s awards potential. As the awards calendar progresses, a focused lead actress campaign can include targeted screenings, critic and voter outreach, and publicity efforts to raise visibility among Academy members. Paul Thomas Anderson’s direction and the film’s growing critical acclaim could strengthen Infiniti’s prospects as voting begins. Variety’s exclusive report marks the first public confirmation of the strategy. Industry observers will be watching how the campaign unfolds and whether Infiniti’s push translates into nominations when official ballots are cast. More updates on the film’s awards strategy and campaign activities are expected as awards season advances.