Oscars 2025: Anora and Conclave Lead a Tight Best Picture Race

With the Academy Awards just days away, frontrunners Anora and Conclave vie for Best Picture, while controversies and standout performances shape other key categories.

Anora and Conclave have emerged as the top contenders for Best Picture, with Anora gaining momentum from its Directors Guild and Producers Guild wins, while Conclave secured BAFTA and SAG honors.
Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown challenges Adrien Brody's acclaimed performance in The Brutalist for Best Actor, with Chalamet recently gaining traction after his SAG win.
Mikey Madison and Demi Moore are in a close race for Best Actress, with Madison's breakout role in Anora and Moore's celebrated comeback in The Substance drawing significant attention from voters.
Emilia Pérez, once a leading contender, has seen its awards prospects diminish due to controversies surrounding its lead actor, though Zoe Saldaña remains favored for Best Supporting Actress.
The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, with predictions suggesting a mix of traditional and unconventional winners across various categories.