BEST PICTURE

The Highest Honor in Cinema

10 Nominated Films • Awarded to Producers • 98th Academy Awards

The Prestigious Best Picture Award

The Academy Award for Best Picture is the most coveted honor at the Oscars, representing the pinnacle of cinematic achievement. Awarded to the producers of the film, this category recognizes overall excellence in filmmaking, including direction, acting, writing, cinematography, and production values. The 10 films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards represent the finest storytelling, technical innovation, and artistic vision of 2025, each making a significant cultural impact and pushing the boundaries of what cinema can achieve.

"The Best Picture award celebrates not just a film, but the collaborative art of filmmaking that has the power to move, challenge, and transform us."

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Bugonia
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
9 Nominations • Click to vote
Sinners
Directed by Ryan Coogler
8 Nominations • Click to vote
Frankenstein
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
6 Nominations • Click to vote
Hamnet
Directed by Chloé Zhao
6 Nominations • Click to vote
Marty Supreme
Directed by Josh Safdie
5 Nominations • Click to vote
One Battle After Another
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
8 Nominations • Click to vote

The 10 Best Picture Nominees

1

Bugonia

9 Oscar Nominations
Bugonia Movie Poster
Element Pictures • FilmNation
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast:
Jesse Plemons Emma Stone Margaret Qualley Willem Dafoe
Synopsis:
Bugonia (2025), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a dark, absurd thriller following Teddy (Jesse Plemons), an eccentric conspiracy theorist and beekeeper who kidnaps Michelle (Emma Stone), the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company. Convinced she is an alien from Andromeda destroying the planet, Teddy holds her captive, demanding she stop her supposed alien plot. This twisted psychological drama explores obsession, reality, and environmental anxiety through Lanthimos' signature absurdist lens.
Runtime:
2h 18m
Release Date:
December 12, 2025
Nominations:
9
Genre:
Dark Absurdist Thriller
Also Nominated For: Best Director, Best Actor (Jesse Plemons), Best Actress (Emma Stone), Adapted Screenplay, Original Score, Cinematography, Production Design, Film Editing
2

F1

5 Oscar Nominations
F1 Movie Poster
Apple Studios • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Cast:
Brad Pitt Damson Idris Javier Bardem Kerry Condon
Synopsis:
F1 (2025) is an Apple Studios racing drama starring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a 1990s Formula 1 driver returning from retirement to rookie mentor Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) for a struggling team, APXGP, owned by his friend Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film focuses on redemption, overcoming past trauma from a career-ending crash, and navigating intense teammate rivalry. Filmed at actual Grand Prix events with revolutionary camera technology, it delivers unparalleled racing sequences and emotional depth.
Runtime:
2h 22m
Release Date:
June 27, 2025
Nominations:
5
Genre:
Racing Drama
Also Nominated For: Sound, Visual Effects, Film Editing, Cinematography, Original Song
3

Frankenstein

6 Oscar Nominations
Frankenstein Movie Poster
Double Dare You Productions • Netflix
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast:
Oscar Isaac Jacob Elordi Mia Goth Christoph Waltz
Synopsis:
Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" (2025), streaming on Netflix, is a gothic horror-drama reimagining Mary Shelley's 1818 novel. Starring Oscar Isaac (Victor), Jacob Elordi (the Creature), and Mia Goth, it follows an egotistical scientist whose obsessive quest to conquer death via reanimation results in the creation of a sentient being. After abandoning his creation, Victor faces a vengeful, lonely journey, exploring themes of love, abandonment, and monstrosity. Del Toro's signature visual style and practical effects create a haunting, beautiful exploration of what it means to be human.
Runtime:
2h 10m
Release Date:
December 19, 2025
Nominations:
6
Genre:
Gothic Horror-Drama
Also Nominated For: Supporting Actor (Jacob Elordi), Adapted Screenplay, Production Design, Visual Effects, Makeup & Hairstyling
4

Hamnet

6 Oscar Nominations
Hamnet Movie Poster
Searchlight Pictures • BBC Film
Director: Chloé Zhao
Cast:
Jessie Buckley Paul Mescal Fiona Shaw Barry Keoghan
Synopsis:
Hamnet (2025), directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is a historical drama based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel. It explores the 16th-century marriage of Agnes and William Shakespeare, focusing on their immense grief following the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, which later inspires Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. Zhao's intimate, naturalistic approach brings 16th century Stratford-upon-Avon to life with breathtaking authenticity and emotional depth, exploring love, loss, and the creative process born from tragedy.
Runtime:
2h 15m
Release Date:
October 10, 2025
Nominations:
6
Genre:
Historical Drama
Also Nominated For: Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), Adapted Screenplay, Director, Original Score, Casting
5

Marty Supreme

5 Oscar Nominations
Marty Supreme Movie Poster
A24 • Elara Pictures
Director: Josh Safdie
Cast:
Timothée Chalamet Julia Fox Adam Sandler Lakeith Stanfield
Synopsis:
Marty Supreme (2025), directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, is a fast-paced, fictionalized drama loosely based on the life of 1950s table tennis icon Marty Reisman. The film follows Marty Mauser, a scrappy, arrogant NYC shoe salesman and ping-pong hustler who burns bridges in his relentless pursuit to become the world's best player. With Safdie's signature frenetic energy, immersive cinematography, and a pulsating score, this character study explores obsession, ambition, and the price of greatness.
Runtime:
1h 52m
Release Date:
September 26, 2025
Nominations:
5
Genre:
Fictionalized Sports Drama
Also Nominated For: Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet), Original Screenplay, Director, Casting
6

One Battle After Another

8 Oscar Nominations
One Battle After Another Movie Poster
MGM • Annapurna Pictures
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast:
Leonardo DiCaprio Sean Penn Teyana Taylor Benicio Del Toro
Synopsis:
One Battle After Another (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on Thomas Pynchon's Vineland, is a satirical action-thriller following Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), a paranoid, ex-revolutionary living off-grid with his daughter, Willa. When his nemesis, Col. "Lockjaw" (Sean Penn), resurfaces 16 years later, Bob must confront his past to save her. Anderson's most ambitious film to date blends political satire, family drama, and psychological thriller elements with stunning cinematography and profound character depth.
Runtime:
2h 48m
Release Date:
November 21, 2025
Nominations:
8
Genre:
Satirical Action-Thriller
Also Nominated For: Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Supporting Actor (Sean Penn), Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), Adapted Screenplay, Director, Original Score, Cinematography
7

The Secret Agent

4 Oscar Nominations
RT Features • Cinematografica
Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Cast:
Wagner Moura Alice Braga Seu Jorge Fernanda Montenegro
Synopsis:
The Secret Agent (2025) is a Brazilian neo-noir political thriller directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, set in 1977 during the military dictatorship. It follows Marcelo (Wagner Moura), a technology expert on the run from a powerful industrialist, who seeks refuge in Recife during Carnival. The film explores themes of memory, paranoia, and resistance against a backdrop of political oppression and cultural celebration. A masterful study of individual conscience against systemic power, with stunning cinematography capturing Brazil's vibrant yet tense atmosphere.
Runtime:
2h 08m
Release Date:
August 15, 2025
Nominations:
4
Genre:
Neo-Noir Political Thriller
Also Nominated For: Best Actor (Wagner Moura), International Feature, Cinematography, Film Editing
8

Sentimental Value

7 Oscar Nominations
Sentimental Value Movie Poster
Norsk Filmproduksjon • Memento Films
Director: Joachim Trier
Cast:
Renate Reinsve Stellan Skarsgård Elle Fanning Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Synopsis:
Sentimental Value (2025), directed by Joachim Trier, is a Norwegian comedy-drama focusing on estranged sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes, who reconnect with their famous, narcissistic filmmaker father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), following their mother's death. The film explores themes of trauma, memory, and art as Gustav attempts a comeback by casting a Hollywood star (Elle Fanning) in a personal film when his daughter rejects the lead role. A poignant exploration of family, artistic creation, and the complex bonds that shape our lives.
Runtime:
2h 25m
Release Date:
October 24, 2025
Nominations:
7
Genre:
Comedy-Drama
Also Nominated For: Best Actress (Renate Reinsve), Supporting Actor (Stellan Skarsgård), Supporting Actress (Elle Fanning, Inga Lilleaas), Original Screenplay, Director, International Feature
9

Sinners

8 Oscar Nominations
Sinners Movie Poster
Proximity Media • Warner Bros.
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast:
Michael B. Jordan Wunmi Mosaku Delroy Lindo John Boyega
Synopsis:
Sinners (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, is a 1930s Mississippi-set Southern Gothic horror film. Twin brothers, ex-mobsters, return to their hometown to open a juke joint but encounter a supernatural vampire threat, blending intense, historical racial tensions with supernatural horror and action. Coogler's atmospheric direction creates a visceral, haunting experience that explores America's dark past through the lens of supernatural terror and brotherhood.
Runtime:
2h 05m
Release Date:
November 7, 2025
Nominations:
8
Genre:
Southern Gothic Horror
Also Nominated For: Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Original Screenplay, Director, Sound, Visual Effects, Film Editing
10

Train Dreams

3 Oscar Nominations
Train Dreams Movie Poster
Blumhouse Productions • A24
Director: Clint Bentley
Cast:
Joel Edgerton Michelle Williams Willem Dafoe Lily Gladstone
Synopsis:
Train Dreams (2025), directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, is a lyrical adaptation of the Denis Johnson novella. Set in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest, it follows logger Robert Grainier as he navigates immense personal tragedy, isolation, and the rapid modernization of the American West. The film is described as a meditative, poetic "modern elegy" that captures the vanishing frontier spirit with breathtaking cinematography and profound emotional resonance. A quiet masterpiece about solitude, loss, and the changing American landscape.
Runtime:
1h 48m
Release Date:
September 5, 2025
Nominations:
3
Genre:
Lyrical Drama / Modern Elegy
Also Nominated For: Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Song ("Train Dreams")