Predicting the nominees and winners of all 23 categories

It’s awards season again ahead of the Oscars 2025
And the list of eligible movies that could receive nominations and potentially win an Academy Award shows the scope of greatness in 2024 movies. before to The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025It is up to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to nominate five movies in all 23 categories, with Best Picture the only category to receive ten nominations. The 2024 Oscar winners seen Oppenheimer Dominate the field, but it is not as an overall frontrunner regarding the 2025 nominees and winners.

While The official Oscars 2025 nominations will be announced by January 17, 2025The start-up to date leaves room to predict which films and creatives will be recognized in each category. Big budget fare like Gladiator II Or Dunn: Part Two Have Oscar hopes in many categories, especially when it comes to recognizing Ridley Scott or Denis Villeneuve. There are also smaller, critically acclaimed indies like Anora, Emilia PerezAnd The Brutalist In good shape to win despite a major Oscars rule change. Each of these films and many others are in between Screen Rants predicted Oscars 2025 nominations and winners.

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Best picture

Winner: Anora

The best picture race for the 2025 Oscars has a few movies that already seem to be in a strong position to receive nominations. Anora And Emilia Perez Taking a step forward thanks to their reception at the Toronto International Film Festival. Dunn: Part Two is still viewed as a favorite for a nomination months after its theatrical release. Meanwhile, Gladiator II Looks ready to crash the party if Ridley Scott’s movie delivers as expected. Festival debuts for The Brutalist, ConclaveAnd sing sing They also gave a lot of early buzz.

The room next door has a compelling case to secure a Best Picture nomination after winning the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. Bob Dylan biopic by James Mangold A complete unknown and Steve McQueen’s World War II drama Flash They have not been seen yetBut both filmmakers already have Best Picture nominees on their resumes Ford vs. Ferrari And 12 years a slave – who won the category in 2014. This helps provide some confidence in the titles and how voters might respond to them.

These are far from the only titles in the best picture race for 2025. Jason Reitman’s Saturday nightBrazil’s best international feature film selection I’m still hereNetflix’s The piano lessonAmazon’s Nickel Boysand Jesse Eisenberg A real pain All have realistic chances of getting a nomination. Luca Guadagnino funny And Challengers Could be good with voters, like Clint Eastwood’s Juror number 2 Or Maria After Angelina Jolie’s buzzy performance. The Academy may even bring animation back to the biggest category with The wild robot Or Inside Out 2 Or surprise by recognizing horror by nominating Nosferatu.

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Best director

Winner: Ridley Scott (Gladiator II)

The Oscars 2025 could have some of Hollywood’s biggest names among its best director nominees. Denis Villeneuve was notably snubbed from the category in 2022 for DonHowever Dunn: Part Two Could be his chance to secure his first Best Director nomination since Arrival. Ridley Scott is another name to watch in the category, as he has been nominated three times before – including the original Gladiator. Assuming that Gladiator II Delivers, he may finally win his long-awaited first Best Director Oscar.

Ridley Scott’s case to win Best Director is still a little shaky. Without the movie being shown to anyone yet, There is no proof that the director has submitted a film that is credited to him In this mode. Considering he hasn’t been nominated in the category since Black Hawk down, Gladiator II Will need to be among Ridley Scott’s best movies for the Academy to award him with a nomination or win.

Jack Audiard for Emilia PerezSean Baker for AnoraAnd Brady Corbett for The Brutalist There are other names to look out for when it comes to who could win Best Director. The Academy may even seek to recognize Pedro Almodóvar for his work in The room next door. Former winners in the category such as Steve McQueen (Flash) or Robert Zemeckis (Here) could receive a nomination if one of the current leaders drops out during campaigning. It could also open the door for James Mangold, Edward Berger, Jason Reitman, Pablo Larraín, Luca Guadagnino and others to receive their first nominations.

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Best actress

Winner: Angelina Jolie (Marie)

The best actress is to be one of the most competitive categories for the Oscars 2025. A field that already has strong performances from Angelina Jolie in MariaMikey Madison in Anoraand Saoirse Ronan in The outrun As main contenders became tougher with the announcement that Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore will both run in the category for The room next door. This creates a possibility for each of them to secure a nomination, as long as they cannot cancel each other out with voters who will not give the movie two of the five nominees for Best Actress.

Angelina Jolie has long been a favorite to win Best Actress for the 2025 Oscars thanks to Maria. The transformational biopic role earned her great acclaim, so it looks like a guarantee that Jolie will receive her third Oscar nomination overall. But after winning in Best Supporting Actress in 2000 for Girl, interrupted and received a Best Actress nomination for changing in 2009, She could now finally take home a second Oscar. That’s assuming she keeps off Mikey Madison and the Anora Wave or an Oscars favorite in Saoirse Ronan.

There is still room for the full nomination lineup to fluctuate as well. Karla Sofía Gascón should get in for Emilia PerezBut the fifth place is very open. Fernanda Torres gives a strong performance in I’m still hereWhile Nicole Kidman and Demi Moore can both campaign Enough for their bold roles in Baby girl And The substance To possibly get a nomination. Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Emma Stone (Kinds of Kindness), Amy Adams (night beach), and Florence Puh (We live in time) are also former Oscar nominees and winners who may surprise.

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Best actor

Winner: Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)

The Best Actor category for the 2025 Oscars is also one where a lot of star power could be included. A 24th release The Brutalist And funny In 2024 immediately made Adrien Brody and Daniel Craig strong contenders to receive nominations in 2025. sing singThe release helped Colman Domingo leave a huge impression on viewers a year after securing his first Oscar nomination for Rustin. Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet’s 2025 Best Actor win could come from multiple movies, with Dunn: Part Two And A complete unknown Aim to give him his second nomination.

At this stage, our predicted Best Actor winner for the 2025 Oscars is Ralph Fiennes for Conclave. He’s a two-time Oscar nominee, but it’s been nearly 30 years since he was last recognized. The Academy has given the best actor Oscar to a first-time winner in each of the last three yearsA streak that could continue with Fiennes winning. Since his performance is the standout of ConclaveIt would make sense for him to have an opportunity for the Academy to honor his career and the acclaimed film. Daniel Craig and Adrien Brody may yet overtake him.

There are still other names that could also enter the mix for Best Actor. Jesse Plemons is campaigning in Best Actor for Kinds of Kindness Two years after being nominated in support of The power of the dog. Paul Mescal may also receive his second Best Actor nomination Gladiator IIWhile Andrew Garfield is looking for his third nomination and first win with We live in time. John David Washington and Sebastian Stan are also in contention, thanks to The piano lesson And the teacher, To earn their first nominations.

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Best Supporting Actress

Winner: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

The best actress field for the Oscars 2025 is quite competitive As notable established stars and rising names look to make a mark. Those in the strongest spots include Zoe Saldaña for Emilia PerezDanielle Deadwyler for The piano lessonand Saoirse Ronan for Flash. It would not be too surprising if the category finally came down to one of them winning, but which one finally comes out on top is certainly up for debate.

Zoe Saldaña gives a career best performance in Emilia PerezAnd her acclaimed dramatic turn may receive extra praise after spending so much time with Marvel and Avatar. She looks like a shoo-in for her first Oscar nomination and has a strong narrative case to win, in addition to being attached to a prime contender for Best Picture. After being one of the biggest Oscars 2022 snubs after her role in until, Danielle Deadwyler could take the category instead. Meanwhile, Saoirse Ronan is already a four-time Oscar nominee but has yet to win, making Flash An opportunity you finally reward.

Beyond these three actresses, there are many others vying for nominations and a chance for an upset win. His three daughters Lets Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen shinewith Coon as the most likely to earn an Oscar nomination. Isabella Rossellini may finally get an Oscar nomination with Conclaveand Selena Gomez (Emilia Perez), Monica Barbaro (A complete unknown), and Ariana Grande (Wicked) hope to break through too. Meanwhile, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Nickel Boys), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), and Lady Gaga (Joker: Folie à Deux) could be chasing their second nominations.

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Best Supporting Actor

Winner: Denzel Washington (Gladiator II)

Is the best supporting actor win for the Oscars 2025 Denzel Washington’s to lose? That’s certainly how it may feel leading to Gladiator IIs release. The nine-time Oscar nominee received his first Academy Award in the category in 1990 for respectAnd its only other win for Training day came in best actor. And with him repeatedly talking about retiring in the near future, time may be running out for the Academy to have it Denzel joins the elite group of actors who are three-time Oscar winners. Recognize him for Gladiator II is something everyone can root for.

That said, Denzel Washington hasn’t locked down the category, especially since Gladiator II Has yet to screen. The BrutalistGuy Pearce’s premiere started the buzz To emerge as someone who could strongly compete for Best Supporting Actor, especially since he was never nominated. Kieran Culkin (A real pain), Clarence McLean (sing sing), and John Turturro (The room next door) are weighing in for their first nominations. In contrast, Stanley Tucci (Conclave) and Brian Tyree Henry (The fire inside) can secure second nominations. moreover, Saturday night‘s cast could bring some contenders into the mix.

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Best Original Screenplay

Winner: Anora

The best original screenplay category still needs some sorting out of the academy to fully decide. Saturday night Is now trying to campaign for the categoryAlthough there is a chance it will move to Best Adapted Screenplay, which is an arguably tougher category. Still, Sean Baker’s script for Anora It is widely praised and recognized for how it handles its sex work story and balances romance, comedy and drama. If an upset is to come, Mohammad Rasoulof’s work on The seed of the sacred fig Could be recognized here or even Jesse Eisenberg’s screenplay for A real pain.

Without knowing for sure where Saturday night will run, it is possible that it will receive a nomination in the best original screenplay yet. Meanwhile, The Brutalist, FlashAnd September 5 Are among the movies still angling for spots. Other candidates who look like long shots in need of a strong campaign include Hard truths, His three daughters, DidiAnd Challengers. It is possible that any of these titles could be a favorite to win if Anora Missed out because of its potential Best Picture win.

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Best Adapted Screenplay

Winner: Emilia Pérez

Best Adapted Screenplay could be another Opportunity for the Academy to honor Emilia Perez If the movie is not the best picture win. Jacques Audiard’s movie can strengthen its position in other categories if it manages to advance as the favorite in this category. And although Audiard has received a lot of accolades throughout his filmography, an Oscar nomination for his writing has alluded him. Emilia Perez Is an opportunity to fix this and win if it keeps the other contenders.

The piano lesson Has some Oscar pedigree attached to it with Virgil Williams Co-wrote the screenplay after receiving a nomination for Mud. Dunn: Part Two Is also looking to get Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaghets recognized again after their work with Eric Roth on the first movie, which was an Oscar nomination. ConclavePeter Straughan has an Oscar nomination under his belt in the category of Tinker Taylor Soldier Spywhile Pedro Almodóvar won Best Original Screenplay in 2002. Other titles that may emerge include I’m still here, sing singAnd A complete unknown.

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Best Animated Feature Film

Winner: The Wild Robot

The best animated feature film could be The wild robotOscar’s to lose. Pixar was thought to be in a strong position to win with Inside Out 2 and its emotional exploration of puberty, anxiety, and growing up. however, The wild robot‘s reviews marked only the beginning of the praise for DreamWorks’ animated film about motherhood, family and technology versus nature. The incredible love for the movie and Its beautiful handpainted animation style make it look like the frontrunner In a category Pixar used to dominate.

The lineup of the Oscar nominations for best animated film has another chance for differences. Inside Out 2 Should be in and keep Pixar’s nomination streak intact. Run is a strong contender after being selected as Latvia’s entry for Best International Feature Film and earning accolades elsewhere. There are also stop-motion features Memories of a snail And Wallace and Gromit: Revenge most fowl And the anime The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Who can argue. Disney could try to get Moana 2 In the mixwhile trout Piece by piece Or Transformers one Can also get voters.

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Best International Film

Winner: Emilia Pérez

The Best International Feature Film category is one that is subject to drastic changes as the Academy’s selection process unfolds. for the time being Emilia Perez Could be the favorite to win after France officially selected it. The movie can copy All quiet on the western front By being an international contender with Netflix distributionWhere it takes a win here instead of best picture. If not, Germany The seed of a sacred figBrazil’s I’m still hereand Denmark’s The girl with the needle Can battle for the win.

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Best Documentary Feature

Winner: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

The documentary branch of the academy typically goes for documentary features that explore a little-known topic to the public. While movies like Daughters Or No sugar Fitting that mold, Oscar voters could break away from what’s expected and create Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story An Oscar-winning documentary. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, The exploration of Christopher Reeves’ life makes this doc a moving tribute to the talented star. Warner Bros and DC Studios head James Gunn can help super/man Get enough attention to win.

If not Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StoryThe 2025 Oscars winner for Best Documentary Feature could come down to Daughters And Will & Harper. The former has Netflix’s support and explores the relationships between incarcerated men and their daughters through a beautiful story worthy of its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Will & Harper Has major star power with Will Ferrell and a timely story About his friend coming out as a trans woman to win over voters too.

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Best Documentary Short Subject

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It is too early to predict the nominees for Best Documentary Short Subject. This is because The Academy is still accepting submissions for the category And has yet to announce the shortlist of potential nominees. The deadline for submissions is 10 October 2024, and the actual shortlist for Best Documentary Short Subject will be announced on 17 December 2024.

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Best Animated Short Film

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The Best Animated Short Film category is not yet ready to predict nominees. As the Documentary Short Subject category, The Best Animated Short Film has until October 10, 2024 to accept submissions of requested contending shorts. The lineup will be announced on December 17, 2024 and provide a better understanding of which shorts are in contention.

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Best Live Action Short Film

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The Best Live Action Short Film category is also awaiting all submissions. With the 10 October 2024 submission deadline and the 17 December 2024 shortlist announcement, it won’t be too long before eligible titles are known. It will be possible to predict which short will win the best live action short film Oscar in 2025.

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Best Original Song

Winner: Emilia Pérez

The Best Original Song category for the Oscars 2025 could go to Emilia Perez for “Mi Camino.” The wild robot Has a strong contender with “Kiss the Sky,” as Tut sing sing with “like a bird.” Dianne Warren could snag another Oscar nomination with “Relentless,” meanwhile Lin-Manuel Miranda will likely enter the race with Mufasa: The Lion King. There is even a chance Moana 2Lady Gaga’s new songs can hit big, as well as some of Lady Gaga’s music Joke: Folie à Deux. Even Twisters‘ Soundtrack could get recognition by “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” possibly.

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Best original score

Winner: Dune: Part Two

Hans Zimmer is in a good position to win another Oscar Thanks to Dunn: Part Two. Since his work builds on and expands on what he did for his Oscar-winning work on DonHe now leads the way. Momentum may shift to Daniel Bloomberg and The Brutalist Once more people see it, and the same goes for Harry Gregson-Williams and Volker Bertelmann with Gladiator II And Conclave. like The wild robot Picks up steam, it can also find support here. Any slippage of the titles opens the door for Challengers, sing singand others to emerge.

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Best health

Winner: Dune: Part Two

Dunn: Part Two Can continue the success of the first movie in the below-the-line categories with a win in Best Sound. The sound team on Denis Villeneuve’s sequel did excellent work once again and should be recognized with a nomination at least. If another movie comes in to win the category, Gladiator II And Flash are two strong contenders. The musical elements of A complete unknown And Wicked May also help them gain recognition. Still, the same can be said for Emilia Perez And Joker: Folie à Deux If the academy seeks to recognize them further.

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Best visual effects

Winner: Dune: Part Two

The Best Visual Effects Oscar can often go to a movie where the VFX is so good and so subtle that viewers don’t really notice it, versus a title that is very clearly CGI heavy. This should work in Dunn: Part Twos favor to win another Oscar in the same category as the original. Still, it would be nice for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes To win here since The Planet of the Apes Movies have never won a Best VFX Oscar Despite their remarkable displays of motion and performance capture technology.

Gladiator IIs CGI looks a little shakier Compared to the other two titles, while Mufasa: The Lion King Has the results of the Oscar-nominated 2019 remake to surpass. Robert Zemeckis Here Can sneak in thanks to its de-aging history too. Otherwise, blockbusters like Wicked Or Twisters could enter the race.

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Best film editing

Winner: Anora

Best Film Editing can often be a precursor to the Best Picture winner, as approx Two-thirds of film editing winners win Best Picture. That trend may continue with Anora Winning both categories as we predicted. The Brutalist Could be an upset here thanks to how well the editing helps the three-and-a-half hour drama fly by. Emilia PerezHis editing has also gained recognition, while Dunn: Part Two Hopes to follow Don‘s win in the category. If Gladiator II Is well-received, it can become a stronger contender and keep away movies like Flash And Conclave.

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Best costume design

Winner: Bad

Costume design may be a place for the Academy to recognize Wicked At the 2025 Oscars. The costumes to bring the characters in Oz to life are bright and detailed, and the Intricate designs should catch the eyes of voters. Dunn: Part Two Has many great costumes that are worth celebrating, such as Florence Pugh’s Irulan outfits, so the added work done in the sequel can be celebrated. The season-specific costumes for Nosferatu And Flash Fits the Academy’s tendency to highlight less flashy work, though Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Could get an Oscar nomination for its imaginative costumes.