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98th Oscars. Predictions for the Films of 2025. CEREMONY: 2026
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first predictions july
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Ayo Edebiri She's become an awards magnet on TV... can it happen for film too in this college set drama? She's one of the three centered characters so chances are she'll have good screen time to back up a campaign. |
Gwyneth Paltrow Though she rarely acts anymore let's not pretend she isn't great at it. We're hoping for the best with her big screen return. If she can conjure her old magic, watch out! If she doesn't or the role isn't interesting, this could be a hype only thing for marketing. |
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Critics were rapturous about the film and the supporting actress race looks thin (at least this far out) so maybe there's room for a key player that Oscar voters aren't yet familiar with. |
Emily Blunt It took forever for Blunt to nab her first nomination but the second might be easier, especially if they like this biopic in which she plays the lead's supportive wife. |
Tilda Swinton Wishful Thinking Pick - We're curious about what it would take to get Swinton back in the Oscar race? What kind of role? If she's playing a character known in the book as "Grandma" (an uber wealthy gambler) she could really eat this one up |
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Ariana Grande If the year is thin for actresses (and it weirdly feels like it in July) the Wicked women could easily repeat. |
Elle Fanning She works so frequently that we suspect it will eventually happen for her. She just needs to find the role. Reviews for this film have mostly focused on Renata & Stellan but perhaps it will catch on in a broad Oscary way and bring kudos to Elle and/or Inga |
Regina Hall or Teyana Taylor or Chase Infiniti Wild Card Confusion. So... will any of these women pop or have enough screen time to garner traction? Regina and Teyana are strong actors and people would surely be thrilled to see either in the Oscar mix. Oscar loves a discovery so Chase (film debut!) could breakout if she's strong and has significant screentime. But if this is truly an action comedy maybe acting nods are a long shot? |
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Jennifer Lopez A showcase role for Lopez who they kind of owe for that Hustlers snub. But it will surely be divisive and the musical isn't exactly a classic. That said the source material is, and, Fact: Sonia Braga should have been nominated in 1985 for playing this great trifurcated role. |
Jamie Lee Curtis What's her role like? Curtis works so often that it's hard to know when she's in something because the role is exciting for her or just because she likes to constantly work. Crossing fingers it's the former since we love her. |
America Ferrera If this is a strong film it's easy to imagine the actors catching on too. That said Apple TV+ isn't a strong Oscar player. |
Samantha Morton The only buzz to date really been about Daniel Day-Lewis' comeback but what if the estimable Samantha Morton sweeps in and steals focus? What's her role like? |
Emily Watson How large is this role? Who does she play? Is she playing Shakespeare's mother? If she has a key role we can imagine a comeback. She just needs a good showcase again, don't you think? |
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