The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place Sunday, 2nd March 2025 and honour the best films released between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
The 2024 awards saw Oppenheimer dominate with seven wins including Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) and Best ing Actor (Robert Downey Jr.)
Emma Stone won Best Actress for Poor Things, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best ing Actress for The Holdovers.
And now we get to do it all over again so read on for all the news on the Oscars 2025 odds and who could win big on the night!
So Who Will Be ing Them In 2025?
Well, as you can imagine, the race for Best Picture is really heating up. The nominations are out, and there are a few front-runners that have been given the nod.
And, as with any major competition, there are odds available if you fancy betting on which film will win the Oscar for Best Picture.
| Title | Odds |
|---|---|
| The Brutalist | 5/6 |
| Emilia Perez | 7/2 |
| Conclave | 6/1 |
| Anora | 6/1 |
| Wicked | 20/1 |
| Dune: Part Two | 20/1 |
| A Complete Unknown | 20/1 |
| Nickel Boys | 25/1 |
| The Substance | 25/1 |
| I’m Still Here | 50/1 |
Bookmakers are also offering betting markets with odds on who they think will be holding the statuette on March 2nd 2025.
Tip: Adrien Brody for Best Actor and Demi Moore for Best Actress – the two hot favourites at the moment!
Below, we look at some of those films that are in the running for Best Picture.
(Betfred provides all Oscars 2025 odds)
BEST PICTURE CONTENDERS & OSCAR 2025 ODDS
The Brutalist – 5/6
Starring Adrien Brody, The Brutalist is a post-war drama following Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth and his family in America.
Commissioned by wealthy industrialist Harrison to build a community center, László faces exploitation, trauma, and artistic compromise while dealing with personal demons and family struggles.
Emilia Perez – 7/2
A genre-defying musical about a Mexican cartel leader who enlists lawyer Rita to help transition into living as a woman.
The story follows Emilia’s journey through gender affirmation surgery, family reconciliation, and redemption, featuring performances by Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez.
Conclave – 6/1
A tense thriller starring Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence, who oversees the selection of a new pope.
As 118 cardinals gather in the Vatican, dark secrets emerge, leading to political intrigue, blackmail, and a surprising revelation about the final papal candidate.
Anora – 6/1
A dramedy about an Uzbek-American stripper who impulsively marries a Russian oligarch’s son.
Their whirlwind Vegas romance crumbles when his family intervenes, leading to a chaotic pursuit across New York.
The film explores themes of love, class differences, and immigration, culminating in a bittersweet ending where Anora must choose between wealth and authenticity.
OSCARS 2024 BEST PICTURE OUTSIDERS ODDS
Wicked – 20/1
The 2024 film adaptation of Wicked marks a spectacular reimagining of the beloved Broadway musical, serving as the first part of a two-film series.
The story begins in Munchkinland following the death of the Wicked Witch of the West, where Glinda the Good reflects on her past.
Through flashback, we follow green-skinned Elphaba arriving at Shiz University alongside her wheelchair-using sister Nessarose.
The narrative explores the complex relationship between Elphaba and her roommate Galinda (later Glinda), as they navigate university life, magical studies, and their contrasting personalities.
Dune: Part Two – 20/1
Paul Atreides continues his journey with the Fremen, becoming their legendary warrior Muad’Dib.
He develops a romance with Chani while mastering desert survival and sandworm riding. After reuniting with Gurney Halleck and discovering atomic weapons, Paul leads the Fremen against the Harkonnens and Emperor.
Following a series of battles, prophecies, and personal transformations, Paul defeats Feyd-Rautha in combat, marries Princess Irulan, and ascends to power, though this triggers his feared holy war.
A Complete Unknown – 20/1
A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s compelling Bob Dylan biopic, has emerged as a significant contender in this year’s Academy Awards race with eight nominations, including Best Picture.
The film stars Timothée Chalamet as the legendary musician during his pivotal early years in 1960s New York City, chronicling Dylan’s meteoric rise in the folk music scene.
While facing strong competition from frontrunners like Emilia Pérez (13 nominations) and The Brutalist (10 nominations), A Complete Unknown has established itself as a serious awards contender.
The Nickel Boys – 25/1
RaMell Ross’s adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows Elwood, a Black teenager wrongly sent to a brutal reform school in 1960s Florida.
Through innovative cinematography and storytelling, it explores themes of friendship, survival, and systemic racism.
The Substance – 25/1
Coralie Fargeat’s audacious body horror film, has secured five Academy Award nominations, including a coveted Best Picture nod, marking a groundbreaking moment for the horror genre.
The film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity portrayed by Demi Moore, who undergoes a disturbing transformation after injecting a cell-replicating substance that causes her to give birth to a younger version of herself.
The Substance stands out among this year’s nominees for its unconventional approach and avant-garde storytelling, reflecting the Academy’s evolving tastes and increasing openness to more experimental filmmaking.
I’m Still Here – 50/1
Walter Salles’ powerful Brazilian drama has made Oscar history as the first South American film to receive a Best Picture nomination at the 97th Academy Awards.
Set during Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s, the film tells the haunting true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband, a former congressman, is taken by the military and disappears.
Torres delivers a compelling performance as Eunice, who endures torture and persecution in her quest to uncover the truth about her husband’s fate.
WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE OSCARS 2025 BE HELD?
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
WHO DECIDES THE OSCARS?
The voting process that determines which films are nominated is a long and complicated process that involves thousands of voting and hundreds of eligible films.
Each eligible voting member belongs to one of 17 branches. Each branch nominates for its own category — e.g., editors nominate editors, actors nominate for acting categories etc.
Best Picture is the only award where all can vote.
WHEN WILL THE NOMINATIONS BE ANNOUNCED?
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were supposed to be announced on Friday, January 17th, however it was moved to Thursday, January 23rd, because of the LA fires.
The nominations voting period ran from January 8-12, 2025, during which Academy cast their votes.
Out of 323 eligible feature films, 207 qualified for Best Picture consideration.
The announcement revealed nominees across all 23 Academy Award categories at which time all of the Oscars 2025 odds were updated in the betting markets.
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*Oscar odds correct at the time of publishing
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