Full List: 2025 Academy Award Nominees

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Full List: 2025 Academy Award Nominees (Predicted!) – My Wild Guess & Why I'm Probably Wrong (But Hoping I'm Not!)

Okay, folks, buckle up! It's that time of year again where I, your friendly neighborhood film fanatic (and occasional guesser of things I have absolutely no clue about), am attempting to predict the 2025 Academy Award nominees. I know, I know, it's a long shot. I'm basically gazing into a crystal ball made of popcorn and spilled soda. But hey, isn't that half the fun? Plus, I've got a system (kinda).

This isn't some official Academy insider leak – I'm just a regular person who loves movies, analyzes box office numbers (somewhat), and keeps an eye on the buzz. So consider this pure speculation. Pure, unadulterated, possibly hilariously inaccurate speculation.

Best Picture: My Risky Bets for 2025

This is always the toughest category. I mean, Titanic winning was a shocker to me. So here are my gut feelings (remember, pure speculation!):

• "The Martian Chronicles: Part 2": It'll probably be huge, right? Sequels usually do well. Big budget, star-studded cast (rumored).
• "The Silent Symphony": A critically acclaimed indie film, probably super artsy. I’m hedging my bets on this one becoming a sleeper hit.
• "Legacy of the Crimson Dragon": Big action movie. Explosions. Car chases. People will go see it! It's practically a guaranteed nomination for Best Visual Effects.
• "Echoes of Yesterday": Historical drama, probably with a stunning score, and possibly some heavy acting from a Hollywood legend. A classic formula that can easily bag a nom.
• "The Glitch in the Matrix": I think some crazy sci-fi will sneak in. I'm putting my money (which is sadly not much) on this one. I've got a feeling.

I could be totally off base! Maybe some smaller indie films will completely dominate this year. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised! Remember how that happened once, with that movie about…uh…. what was that one again? My memory's going. The point is, surprises happen.

Best Director: The Brains Behind the Madness (Hopefully)

Predicting Best Director is like trying to guess the winning lottery number. But here are a few names that keep popping up:

• Ava DuVernay: Always a strong contender.
• Quentin Tarantino: If he releases another film…well, he's practically a guaranteed nomination.
• Christopher Nolan: Because, Christopher Nolan. Need I say more?
• Greta Gerwig: She seems to always have something amazing brewing.

This category is pure speculation, though. There are so many incredibly talented directors out there. I’m probably leaving out at least a dozen who deserve to be here. This is where my lack of inside information really shows!

Best Actor & Best Actress: The Ones Who Make Us Cry (Or Laugh Really Hard)

Honestly, I have no idea who'll be nominated here. There are too many amazing actors and actresses to possibly predict. It's a total crapshoot! I'm just going to leave this section blank, I've officially given up! I’m saving myself the embarrassment.

A HUGE Mistake I Made Last Year (Learn from my pain!)

Last year, I predicted that “The Sparkling Unicorn” would sweep the awards. It bombed! I looked like a complete fool. My friends still tease me about it. Don't make the same mistake I did: Don't blindly trust box office numbers or early buzz. The Academy Awards are notoriously unpredictable.

Pro-Tip: Pay attention to film festivals! Critics' awards often foreshadow the Oscars. It's a great place to discover potential nominees before everyone else.

Okay, so this whole prediction thing is probably useless. But hey, it was fun! Let me know in the comments who you think will be nominated. I'd love to hear your hot takes. And remember, don't take these predictions too seriously. It's all good-natured fun. Maybe next year I'll be more accurate. But no promises!