Welcome to the Hub of Awards News
Whether you’re an awards aficionado or a casual observer, the ‘Awards Circuit’ section of Variety offers you all the updates you need. Curated by Clayton Davis, Variety’s senior awards editor, our page brings you predictions for the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Tony Awards throughout the year. These pages aren’t influenced by personal opinions but reflect ongoing standings in various competition races. Be advised, however, that as buzz and events change, predictions undergo fluctuations. For the latest updates, check back every Thursday. Find out more about the different ceremonies here:
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Forecasting the 2025 Oscars: A Comprehensive Look
Weekly Update: A Buzzing Film Festival Season
With Venice, Telluride, and Toronto film festivals revealing their line-ups, a clearer picture of the year’s awards season is beginning to emerge. The historical Oscar trends and patterns have provided some valuable insights into the potential outcomes of the competition.
The Golden Lion at Venice went to Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” marking an important victory for the film. As previous winners of this prestigious award, such as “Nomadland” and “Roma”, went on to achieve fantastic success at the Academy Awards, hopes are high for Almodóvar’s latest venture.
The Life of Chuck :A Star in the Making
Though yet to find a U.S. distributor, audience favorite “The Life of Chuck”, a Mike Flanagan’s take on Stephen King’s novel, received the Audience Award at TIFF. This popularity serves as an excellent indicator of upcoming success. The likelihood of ‘The Life of Chuck’ becoming a serious contender in the Oscar race increases if it finds a distributor and maintains its momentum.
Spotlight On: The Brutalist and September 5
Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist”, a historical Holocaust drama, has elicited significant attention after being acquired by A24. Despite its daunting length of 215 minutes, the film, starring Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones, could still maintain broad appeal with critics’ support, much like the critically-acclaimed Japanese film “Drive My Car.”
Another crowd favorite, Tim Fehlbaum’s “September 5”, has been scooped up by Paramount Pictures. A well-strategized awards campaign could bag the intense thriller nominations in multiple categories.
An Exciting Line-up Lies Ahead
Buzz-worthy films yet to be reviewed include Steve McQueen’s “Blitz”, James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”, and Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of “Wicked”. The visually stunning drama “Here” from Sony Pictures could also potentially make waves in the technical and artistic categories. We’ll keep you updated on these and more on the Variety Awards Circuit: Oscars page.
A Glance at the Frontrunners
Current projections place “Emilia Pérez” on top with 12 nominations followed by “Gladiator II” with 8, and “Dune: Part Two”, “The Room Next Door” and “Saturday Night” with 7, while “The Brutalist” and “Conclave” trail closely behind with 6.
In terms of studios, Netflix dominates with 21 expected nominations, and Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, and Warner Bros. are all predicted to bag 10, and A24 follows with a promising 9. The 97th Oscars will hold on Sunday, March 2.
FAQs
When are the Oscars held?
The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2.
Who has the highest number of projected nominations?
The film “Emilia Pérez” leads with 12 nominations.
Which film won the Golden Lion at Venice?
The Golden Lion was awarded to Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door”.
Which studio is leading in projected nominations?
Netflix leads with 21 expected nominations.
***Predicted Winner
(Predicted nominees listed below are in alphabetical order)
Please note that all film listings, titles, distributors, and credited artisans are preliminary and may change.
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