Award season is in full swing, and the 2025 Oscar Awards nominations have officially been announced! Every year, I break down the Oscar race, analyzing the films, directors, and performances that stand out. Now that the contenders are set, the real speculation begins—who will take home the gold?
While some nominations were expected, there are always surprises and snubs that stir up debate. Did your favorites make the cut? As we count down to March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre, I’ll be sharing my predictions, breaking down key categories, and tracking industry buzz.
Stay tuned—this year’s race is shaping up to be a thrilling one. Who do you think will walk away with an Oscar?
Category | Nominees | My Predictions | Winners |
Best Picture | Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked | The Brutalist | Anora, |
Best Director | Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) | Sean Baker (Anora) | Sean Baker (Anora) |
Best Actor | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) | Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) |
Best Actress | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here) | Demi Moore (The Substance | Mikey Madison (Anora) |
Best Supporting Actor | Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) | Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) | Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain |
Best Supporting Actress | Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) | Zoe Saldaña | Zoe Saldaña |
Best Original Screenplay | Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance | The Substance | Anora |
Best Adapted Screenplay | A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing | Emilia Pérez | Conclave |
Best Cinematography | Lol Crawley (The Brutalist), Greig Fraser (Dune: Part Two), Paul Guilhaume (Emilia Pérez), Ed Lachman (Maria), Jarin Blaschke (Nosferatu) | Greig Fraser (Dune: Part Two) | Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) |
Best Film Editing | Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Wicked | Wicked | Anora |
Best Production Design | The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, Wicked | Dune: Part Two | Wicked |
Best Costume Design | Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, The Substance | Wicked | Wicked |
Best Makeup & Hairstyling | A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, Nosferatu, The Substance, Wicked | Wicked | The Substance |
Best Visual Effects | Alien: Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked | Dune: Part Two, | Dune: Part Two |
Best Sound | A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Wicked | Dune: Part Two, | Dune: Part Two |
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