Lionsgate is deploying a smart, all-in awards strategy to position Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk as a potential dark horse at the Oscars. The studio plans to campaign the film’s entire principal cast of boys—including Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson—in the supporting acting categories across all major awards bodies, Variety has learned exclusively. The move signals a bold, ensemble-driven approach from Lionsgate for a dystopian title that could benefit from broad recognition across the awards circuit. By submitting the full group of young leads in supporting categories, the studio aims to maximize visibility at the Oscars, as well as at other prize-giving bodies such as the Golden Globes and BAFTA. Variety’s exclusive report underscores the film’s strategy to elevate multiple cast members rather than relying on a single lead, potentially boosting The Long Walk’s profile during awards season. While formal campaign details remain forthcoming, the emphasis is clear: an ensemble-focused push to establish The Long Walk as a serious contender in the awards landscape for Lionsgate.