Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win – and who should?

Film critics have provided their predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, highlighting the leading contenders in major categories. “Anora” is considered the top contender for Best Picture, while Sean Baker is favored for Best Director. The Best Actor race is tight between Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore is expected to win Best Actress. Kieran Culkin is widely predicted to take home Best Supporting Actor, and Zoe Saldaña is favored for Best Supporting Actress. “Conclave” is expected to win Best Adapted Screenplay, while “A Real Pain” or “Anora” are strong contenders for Best Original Screenplay. “I’m Still Here” is now favored for Best International Film, and “The Wild Robot” is predicted to win Best Animated Feature. “No Other Land” is expected to win Best Documentary Feature, and Daniel Blumberg is favored for Best Original Score. The cinematography race is close, with predictions split between “Nosferatu”, “The Brutalist” and “Dune: Part Two”.