Oscars 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should Win at the 97th Academy Awards

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025, are just around the corner, and the excitement is building up. This year's ceremony promises to be an unforgettable event, with a star-studded lineup of presenters and nominees. The big question on everyone's mind is: who will win and who should win in the major categories? According to recent predictions, Timothée Chalamet is likely to take home the award for Best Actor for his role in "A Complete Unknown," while Demi Moore might win the Best Actress award for her performance in "The Substance." However, some critics argue that Mikey Madison deserves the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in "Anora."

The Best Picture category is also highly competitive, with films like "Anora," "Conclave," "The Brutalist," and "Wicked" vying for the top spot. While "Anora" has won several lead-up prizes, including the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Producers Guild award, "Conclave" has also gained momentum with its BAFTA and SAG wins. The Oscars 2025 ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and will feature a diverse range of presenters, including Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu for the first time.

Here is a list of some of the nominees in major categories:

• Best Picture: "Anora," "Conclave," "The Brutalist," "Wicked," "A Complete Unknown," "Dune: Part Two," "I'm Still Here," and "Nickel Boys"
• Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown," Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist"
• Best Actress: Demi Moore for "The Substance," Mikey Madison for "Anora"
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana for "Emilia Pérez," Da'Vine Joy Randolph for "The Holdovers"

• Emma Stone
• Cillian Murphy
• Robert Downey Jr.
• Da'Vine Joy Randolph
• Dave Bautista
• Harrison Ford
• Gal Gadot
• Andrew Garfield
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Margaret Qualley
• Alba Rohrwacher
• Zoe Saldaña
• Rachel Zegler

The Oscars 2025 ceremony will begin on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, and fans can tune in to ABC or stream it live on Hulu to catch all the action. With so many talented nominees and presenters, this year's ceremony is sure to be an unforgettable event. As the Academy prepares to honor the best in film, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners. Will the favorites take home the awards, or will there be some surprise upsets? Only time will tell.

In addition to the major categories, the Oscars 2025 ceremony will also feature awards for cinematography, editing, sound, and original score. The nominees in these categories include "The Brutalist," "Dune: Part Two," "Anora," and "Wicked." The winners in these categories will be announced during the ceremony, and fans can expect some exciting moments as the awards are handed out. With its diverse range of nominees and presenters, the Oscars 2025 ceremony is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable event.