Oscars Race Heats Up With 12 Films Leading the 2025 Spotlight

Oscars Race Heats Up With 12 Films in Spotlight

The road to the 2025 Academy Awards has officially begun, with critics highlighting 12 films that could dominate the season. Among the frontrunners is Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, which recently took home the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Also drawing major attention is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a bold vampire saga praised for its blend of genre thrills and cultural depth, and Christy, which has been gathering buzz for its powerful storytelling.

Other contenders include biopics such as Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, as well as international projects and literary adaptations.

With festival buzz setting the pace, this year’s Oscars race promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, showcasing a wide mix of genres, performances, and global talent.