Oscar Predictions 2025 - Films, Actors & Awards Buzz
From box office hits to indie gems, dive into ERSY’s 2025 Oscar Predictions featuring films most likely to win across major categories. Explore cast, directors, gross earnings, and critical reception to track the frontrunners before the Academy announces the nominees.
CATEGORY
Best Picture
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
NeZha2
DIRECTOR
LuYang
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Asian Film Awards Winner/critical darling
SOURCE
Variety/IndieWire
SUMMARY
Highest grossing film of 2025 and critical favorite
CATEGORY
Best Picture
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
A Minecraft Movie
DIRECTOR
Jared Hess
LEAD CAST
Jared Hess
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
Box office hit/family appeal
SOURCE
Variety/IMDb
SUMMARY
Commercial success and positive reviews
CATEGORY
Best Picture
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Lilo And Stitch
DIRECTOR
Dean Fleischer Camp
LEAD CAST
Maia Kealoha/Zach Galifianakis
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Disney nostalgia/box office
SOURCE
IndieWire/IMDb
SUMMARY
Strong contender due to boxoffice and nostalgia
CATEGORY
Best Picture
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
DIRECTOR
Christopher McQuarrie
LEAD CAST
Tom Cruise
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Franchise fatigue/technical buzz
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Possible technical nominations
CATEGORY
Best Picture
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
The Amateur
DIRECTOR
James Hawes
LEAD CAST
Rami Malek/Florence Pugh
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
20th Century Studios
RELEASE DATE
21-03-2025
GENRE
Thriller
COUNTRY
UK/USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
95955595
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
82
AWARDS BUZZ
Festival buzz
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Strong critical reception
CATEGORY
Best Director
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
LuYang
DIRECTOR
Ne Zha2
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Asian Film Awards Winner
SOURCE
Variety/IndieWire
SUMMARY
Animationdirectorwithglobalimpact
CATEGORY
Best Director
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Jared Hess
DIRECTOR
A Minecraft Movie
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
Box office and creative adaptation
SOURCE
Variety/IMDb
SUMMARY
Strong commercial and creative achievement
CATEGORY
Best Director
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Dean Fleischer Camp
DIRECTOR
Lilo And Stitch
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Remake with critical praise
SOURCE
IndieWire/IMDb
SUMMARY
Disney remake with directorial flair
CATEGORY
Best Director
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Christopher McQuarrie
DIRECTOR
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Franchise director/technical prowess
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Known for actionset pieces
CATEGORY
Best Actor
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Tom Cruise
DIRECTOR
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
LEAD CAST
Tom Cruise
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Franchise lead/career nod
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Possible career recognition
CATEGORY
Best Actor
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Rami Malek
DIRECTOR
The Amateur
LEAD CAST
Rami Malek
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
20th Century Studios
RELEASE DATE
21-03-2025
GENRE
Thriller
COUNTRY
UK/USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
95955595
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
82
AWARDS BUZZ
Festival buzz
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Acclaimed performance
CATEGORY
Best Actress
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Maia Kealoha
DIRECTOR
Lilo And Stitch
LEAD CAST
Maia Kealoha
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Young break out star
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Noted for breakout performance
CATEGORY
Best Actress
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Emma Myers
DIRECTOR
A Minecraft Movie
LEAD CAST
Emma Myers
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
Strong lead
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Lead in a blockbuster
CATEGORY
Best Actress
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Florence Pugh
DIRECTOR
The Amateur
LEAD CAST
Florence Pugh
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
20th Century Studios
RELEASE DATE
21-03-2025
GENRE
Thriller
COUNTRY
UK/USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
95955595
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
82
AWARDS BUZZ
Acclaimed performance
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Oscar buzz for nuancedrole
CATEGORY
Best Supporting Actor
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Zach Galifianakis
DIRECTOR
Lilo And Stitch
LEAD CAST
Zach Galifianakis
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Comic relief
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Standout support in grole
CATEGORY
Best Supporting Actor
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Jason Momoa
DIRECTOR
A Minecraft Movie
LEAD CAST
Jason Momoa
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
Charismatic performance
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Key role in family hit
CATEGORY
Best Supporting Actress
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Rebecca Ferguson
DIRECTOR
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
LEAD CAST
Rebecca Ferguson
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Franchise favorite
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Consistent franchise performer
CATEGORY
Best Animated Feature
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Ne Zha2
DIRECTOR
LuYang
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Global hit/critical darling
SOURCE
Variety/IndieWire
SUMMARY
Fruntrunner for animation
CATEGORY
Best Animated Feature
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Lilo And Stitch
DIRECTOR
Dean Fleischer Camp
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Disney nostalgia
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Popular and critically praised
CATEGORY
Best Animated Feature
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Dog Man
DIRECTOR
Peter Hastings
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Universal
RELEASE DATE
31-01-2025
GENRE
Animation/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
145205630
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
83
AWARDS BUZZ
Family favorite
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Strong box office and reviews
CATEGORY
Best International Feature
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Ne Zha2
DIRECTOR
LuYang
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Chinese hit
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Chinas likely submission
CATEGORY
Best International Feature
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
The Monk
DIRECTOR
Chen Kaige
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
China Film Group
RELEASE DATE
15-03-2025
GENRE
Drama
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
NULL
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
90
AWARDS BUZZ
Festival buzz
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Chinese drama with festivalac claim
CATEGORY
Best Original Screenplay
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
A Minecraft Movie
DIRECTOR
Chris Bowman/Hubbel Palmer
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
Creative adaptation
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Original take on video game
CATEGORY
Best Adapted Screenplay
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Lilo And Stitch
DIRECTOR
Audrey Wells
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Adapted from animated classic
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Modernized adaptation
CATEGORY
Best Cinematography
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
DIRECTOR
Rob Hardy
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Action set pieces
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Noted for visuals
CATEGORY
Best Visual Effects
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
A Minecraft Movie
DIRECTOR
Visual Effects Team
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Warner Bros
RELEASE DATE
04-04-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
951485684
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
72
AWARDS BUZZ
CGIanimation blend
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Technical achievement
CATEGORY
Best Visual Effects
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
DIRECTOR
Visual Effects Team
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Paramount
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Action/Thriller
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
455943151
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
78
AWARDS BUZZ
Practical CGIstunts
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Franchise known for effects
CATEGORY
Best Score
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Ne Zha2
DIRECTOR
Guo Wenjing
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Memorable score
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Score praised by critics
CATEGORY
Best Score
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Lilo And Stitch
DIRECTOR
Alan Menken
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
23-05-2025
GENRE
Adventure/Family
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
807609617
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
68
AWARDS BUZZ
Renowned composer
SOURCE
IMDb
SUMMARY
Oscar winning composer
CATEGORY
Best Costumer Design
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Snow White
DIRECTOR
Colleen Atwood
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Disney
RELEASE DATE
21-03-2025
GENRE
Musical/Fantasy
COUNTRY
USA
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
205638736
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
39
AWARDS BUZZ
Period costumes
SOURCE
Variety
SUMMARY
Noted for elaborate costumes
CATEGORY
Best Production Design
PREDICTED NOMINEE OR FILM
Ne Zha2
DIRECTOR
Production Design Team
LEAD CAST
NULL
DISTRIBUTOR OR STUDIO
Beijing Enlight Pictures
RELEASE DATE
10-02-2025
GENRE
Animation/Fantasy
COUNTRY
China
BOX OFFICE GROSS USD
1899226675
ROTTEN TOMATOES PERCENT
95
AWARDS BUZZ
Animation world building
SOURCE
IndieWire
SUMMARY
Stunning animated design