Oscars 2025 Preview: 'Anora' Leads Best Picture Predictions

The Academy Awards on March 3 features tight races, with 'Anora' and 'Conclave' vying for Best Picture and Demi Moore and Mikey Madison competing for Best Actress.

'Anora,' directed by Sean Baker, is the frontrunner for Best Picture, backed by key wins at the Producers Guild, Directors Guild, and Writers Guild awards.
'Conclave,' a drama about a papal election, remains a potential spoiler for Best Picture after securing wins at the BAFTAs and SAG Awards.
Demi Moore ('The Substance') and Mikey Madison ('Anora') are the leading contenders for Best Actress, with Moore favored for her career-best performance.
Adrien Brody ('The Brutalist') and Timothée Chalamet ('A Complete Unknown') are locked in a close race for Best Actor, with Brody holding a slight edge.
Sean Baker is the predicted Best Director winner for 'Anora,' following his recognition at the Directors Guild Awards.