Predicted Winners in Major Oscar Categories for 2025, According to Bookmakers
Oscar Night 2025: The Unpredictable Race
Get ready for the 97th Annual Academy Awards, happening at the Dolby Theatre on March 3rd! Unlike last year, this year's ceremony is shaping up to be a close and exciting race. Let's dive into the betting favorites in the major categories.
Best Picture
The anticipated winner in the Best Picture category is up for debate this year.
- Anora: 1.50
- Konklave: 3.25
- The Brutalist: 7.50
- Like A Complete Unknown: 50.00
- Emilia Pérez: 66.00
- Wicked: 66.00
- The Substance: 100.00
- Dune: Part Two: 100.00
- I'm Still Here: 100.00
- Nickel Boys: 100.00
"Anora", a romantic dramedy, is currently leading the pack, with 6 nominations in total. Its leading lady, Mikey Madison, 25, plays Anora, a Manhattan stripper who marries into a Russian oligarch family to secure a green card. The controversial film received mixed reviews and won Best Picture at the Critics Choice Awards earlier this year.
Best Actor
The Best Actor category is likely to be a close contest between Adrien Brody, 51, and Timothée Chalamet, 29.
- Adrien Brody - The Brutalist: 1.44
- Timothée Chalamet - Like A Complete Unknown: 2.63
- Ralph Fiennes - Konklave: 14.00
- Sebastian Stan - The Apprentice: 33.00
- Colman Domingo - Sing Sing: 33.00
Brody is the frontrunner for his role in "The Brutalist", a drama nominated for ten Oscars. In the film, he portrays László Tóth, an immigrant seeking the American dream after World War II. Chalamet, praised for his convincing performance as Bob Dylan, is Brody's main competitor in this category.
Best Actress
The Best Actress category is a battle between Demi Moore, 62, and Mikey Madison.
- Demi Moore - The Substance: 1.40
- Mikey Madison - Anora: 2.88
- Fernanda Torres - I'm Still Here: 11.00
- Cynthia Erivo - Wicked: 33.00
- Karla Sofia Gascon - Emilia Pérez: 33.00
Moore, the winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, plays the lead role in the body horror film "The Substance." Similarly, Madison is considered a strong contender for her role as Anora.
Best Director
In the Best Director category, "Anora" and "The Brutalist" are leading contenders.
- Sean Baker - Anora: 1.53
- Brady Corbet - The Brutalist: 2.38
- Jacques Audiard - Emilia Perez: 20.00
- Coralie Fargeat - The Substance: 25.00
- James Mangold - Like A Complete Unknown: 25.00
This year, both "Anora" and "The Brutalist" have received multiple nominations, with "Anora" receiving 6 and "The Brutalist" receiving 10.
Best Adapted Screenplay
In the Best Adapted Screenplay category, Conclave takes the lead:
- Conclave: 1.11
- Emilia Pérez: 9.00
- Nickel Boys: 16.00
- Like A Complete Unknown: 12.00
- Sing Sing: 20.00
"Conclave" is a thrilling adaptation of the novel by Robert Harris, 67, that follows cardinals from different countries in their quest to elect a new pope. The film is attended by talented actors, including Ralph Fiennes, 62, and Stanley Tucci, 64.
Will the 97th Oscars surprise us? With a variety of strong contenders and no clear favorites, the competition seems to be wide open. Do not miss the anticipated ceremony featuring presenters like Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, and Samuel L. Jackson. Tune in on March 3rd at 1:00 AM German time on ProSieben, Joyn, or Disney. Let the games begin!
- What are the predictions for the Best Picture category at the 97th Annual Academy Awards? Emilia Pérez and Anora appear to be the leading contenders.
- What about the Best Actor category? Adrien Brody from The Brutalist and Timothée Chalamet from Like A Complete Unknown are expected to have a tight race.
- In the Best Actress category, Demi Moore from The Substance and Mikey Madison from Anora are the top pillars of expectation.
- The Best Director category sees a close competition between Sean Baker (Anora) and Brady Corbet (The Brutalist).
- By looking at the odds in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, Conclave seems to be the clear favorite.
