Who is favored to win at the 2025 Oscars? Currently, 'The Brutalist' is the +175 favorite to win Best Picture. Coming in right behind is "Anora" at +200 odds to win Best Picture.
Among the other notable favorites are box office sensation "Wicked," which has the fifth-best odds at +750. The Sci-Fi sequel "Dune: Part Two" is also up there at +1000, which is the ninth-best odds.
This article breaks down the betting odds for the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture and more.
Nominations for the 2025 Oscars will be announced on January 17, so until then, oddsmakers are only speculating on potential nominees based on other smaller awards shows throughout the year.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast on ABC and hosted by Conan O'Brien.
New to betting? A minus (-) sign indicates the amount you need to risk to win $100, whereas a plus (+) sign shows the money you'd win for every $100 bet.
Example: "Wicked" is +750 to win Best Picture, which means you would net a $750 profit on a $100 bet if it wins. Learn more here.
All odds via FanDuel Ontario.
Oscar Odds 2025
Best Picture Odds
| Nominee | Odds | Implied Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| The Brutalist | +175 | 36.36% |
| Anora | +200 | 33.33% |
| Sing Sing | +600 | 14.29% |
| Emilia Perez | +650 | 13.33% |
| Wicked | +750 | 11.76% |
| Conclave | +1000 | 9.09% |
| Dune: Part Two | +1000 | 9.09% |
| Blitz | +1000 | 9.09% |
| The Nickel Boys | +1600 | 5.88% |
| Gladiator 2 | +1800 | 5.26% |
| Saturday Night | +1800 | 5.26% |
| The Life of Chuck | +1800 | 5.26% |
Note: More than 12 films listed. For complete betting odds, visit FanDuel Ontario.
"The Brutalist" is the early betting favorite to win Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars. Brady Corbet's historical drama is a +175 favorite to win Best Picture.
Right behind "The Brutalist" is "Anora," which is +200 to win Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars.
Other nominees include "Sing Sing," which is +600 to win Best Picture, and "Emilia Perez," which is +650.
The most popular and famous movie among the contenders is "Wicked," which is +750 to win Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars. The musical remake starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grossed $280 million at the domestic box office in its first two weeks of release and will be in contention for the biggest hit of the year.
Also in contention is "Dune: Part Two," the adapted sci-fi sequel that came out in the spring and stars Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. "Dune: Part Two" is +1000 to win the 2025 Oscar for Best Picture.
Another famous sequel is in contention as well. "Gladiator 2" is +1800 to win Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars.
Oscars FAQ
When are the 2025 Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars (97th Academy Awards) are scheduled for March 2, 2025.
Where are the 2025 Oscars held?
The 2025 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Where to watch the 2025 Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars will be broadcast on ABC.
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars will be hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Who won at the 2024 Oscars?
Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" was the big winner at the 2024 Oscars. The film won Best Picture and had the most nominations (13) and most overall wins (7). It also won Best Director (Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. Emma Stone won Best Actress for her role in "Poor Things," while Da'Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Holdovers."
When do the 2025 Oscar nominations get announced?
Nominations for the 2025 Oscars will be announced on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Is Wicked nominated for an Oscar?
"Wicked" is currently the fifth betting favorite for Best Picture at +750 odds. We won't know whether "Wicked" is nominated for Best Picture or any other Oscar until nominations are announced on Jan. 17, 2025.
Where can I bet on the Oscars?
Betting markets for the Oscars are not currently available in the U.S. However there are active markets available at FanDuel Ontario in Canada and BetMGM in the UK.
