Oscar is one of the most exciting ceremonies in 2025 years, with an incredible series of Hollywood's top awards. The race has been intense, and appeared throughout the price season with some clear front hones. Here's a detailed breakdown of who is most likely to win in all 23 categories and why.
➥ Major Categories
➲ 🏆 Best Picture: "Oppenheimer"
Christopher Nolan’s sweeping historical epic about J., Father of nuclear bomb. Robert Openhaimer, all major awards for Oscar, includes Golden Globes, Critics Choice and Bafta. Openheimer is undeniably leading, with its fantastic direction, powerful performance and thinking.
➲ 🏆 Best Director: Christopher Nolan ("Oppenheimer")
Nolan has been one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors for years, but he has never won an Oscar for directing. That’s about to change. His meticulous attention to detail, nonlinear storytelling, and massive-scale filmmaking in Oppenheimer make this his best work yet. The Academy loves awarding visionary directors, and this year, it’s Nolan’s turn.
➲ 🏆 Best Actor: Cillian Murphy ("Oppenheimer")
Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer is haunting, intense, and deeply layered. He carries the entire film with his performance, showing the burden of creating a world-altering weapon. With wins at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs, he’s the clear favorite.
➲ 🏆 Best Actress: Lily Gladstone ("Killers of the Flower Moon")
Lily Gladstone delivers a heartbreaking, understated performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Her role in the form of Moli Berkhart, an original American woman, who is a witness to the family's cruel killing, has served her universal praise. If she wins, she will be the first original American actor, who ever takes the Oscar home - this is a historical moment.
➲ 🏆 Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. ("Oppenheimer")
After years of playing Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. reminds everyone of his serious acting chops with a transformative role as Lewis Strauss, Oppenheimer’s political adversary.
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His performance is subtle, but still chilling, which proves that he is more than just a superhero actor. He already won the leading forearm prices, making the Oscar victory almost safe.
➲ 🏆 Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph ("The Holdovers")
Da’Vine Joy Randolph steals every scene in The Holdovers, playing a grieving mother who forms an unexpected bond with a troubled student and a grumpy teacher. She brings warmth, humor, and emotional depth to the role, making her the undisputed favorite in this category.
➥ Screenplay & Technical Categories
➲ 🏆 Best Original Screenplay: "Anatomy of a Fall"
This French legal drama is a gripping courtroom thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The script is packed with tension, psychological complexity, and sharp dialogue, making it the best-written film of the year.
➲ 🏆 Best Adapted Screenplay: "Oppenheimer"
Christopher Nolan adapted Oppenheimer from the biography American Prometheus, turning a dense historical text into a thrilling cinematic experience. The way he structured the film jumping between timelines—makes this screenplay a technical masterpiece.
➲ 🏆 Best Cinematography: "Oppenheimer"
Shot in IMAX with breathtaking visuals, Oppenheimer delivers some of the most stunning imagery of the year. From the eerie Trinity test explosion to the intimate close-ups of Murphy’s face, Hoyte van Hoytema’s cinematography is a major reason why this film is so powerful.
➲ 🏆 Best Film Editing: "Oppenheimer"
The film’s rapid, nonlinear editing keeps the tension high and the storytelling gripping. The way different timelines are seamlessly blended together is masterful.
➲ 🏆 Best Production Design: "Poor Things"
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things creates a bizarre, surreal world that looks like a twisted fairy tale. Its set design is so unique and visually arresting that it stands out as the best of the year.
➲ 🏆 Best Costume Design: "Poor Things"
From elaborate period dresses to whimsical fantasy outfits, Poor Things features some of the most imaginative and beautifully designed costumes of the year.
➲ 🏆 Best Makeup & Hairstyling: "Maestro"
Bradley Cooper’s transformation into legendary composer Leonard Bernstein is jaw-dropping. The prosthetics and makeup work are flawless, making Maestro the clear winner in this category.
➲ 🏆 Best Visual Effects: "Godzilla Minus One"
This Japanese monster movie shocked everyone with its stunning visual effects, especially given its small budget. It has some of the most realistic CGI ever seen in a Godzilla film.
➲ 🏆 Best Sound: "Oppenheimer"
Sound plays a crucial role in Oppenheimer, especially during the Trinity test sequence, where silence and sudden explosions are used to stunning effect. The way the film manipulates sound to create suspense makes it the favorite here.
➲ 🏆 Best Original Score: "Oppenheimer"
Ludwig Göransson’s haunting score elevates Oppenheimer to another level. His music is both intense and emotional, perfectly complementing the film’s themes.
➲ 🏆 Best Original Song: "What Was I Made For?" – Billie Eilish (Barbie)
This song from Barbie has already won multiple awards and resonates deeply with audiences.
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Its introspective, melancholic lyrics capture the emotional core of the film.
➥ International, Animated, & Documentary Categories
➲ 🏆 Best International Feature Film: "The Zone of Interest" (United Kingdom)
A chilling, unconventional Holocaust drama that leaves a lasting impact. Its unique storytelling and disturbing subject matter make it the strongest contender.
➲ 🏆 Best Animated Feature Film: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
This film is visually groundbreaking and a massive improvement over its predecessor, which already won this category in 2019. With its stunning animation and compelling story, it’s the clear favorite.
➲ 🏆 Best Documentary Feature Film: "20 Days in Mariupol"
This harrowing documentary captures the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw, gut-wrenching footage. Its impact and importance make it a likely winner.
➲ 🏆 Best Documentary Short Film: "The Last Repair Shop"
A heartwarming story about people who restore musical instruments for children, this documentary is both touching and beautifully crafted.
➲ 🏆 Best Animated Short Film: "WAR IS OVER!"
A powerful anti-war film that resonates deeply in today’s world.
➲ 🏆 Best Live Action Short Film: "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"
Wes Anderson’s visually striking, uniquely structured short film is a favorite in this category.
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