Explore the frontrunners, contenders, and long shots in the 2025 Oscars race. From Best Picture nominations to Best Director, Actor, and Actress predictions, get an in-depth look at the films likely to dominate the Academy Awards. Stay ahead with our evolving analysis of this year’s awards season.

Discover Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch, featuring rising talents like Coralie Fargeat, Malcolm Washington, and Halina Reijn. Get a glimpse of the filmmakers making waves in the industry and their upcoming projects, including 'The Substance,' 'The Piano Lesson,' and 'Babygirl.'

Rachel Zegler takes a night off from Broadway to attend the New York City premiere of her new A24 movie, Y2K. The film, a millennial-themed comedy thriller about two high schoolers caught up in a wild New Year's Eve, premieres in theaters on December 6th.

Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino, known for their collaboration on Queer, are reuniting for Sgt. Rock at DC Studios. Directed by Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, this project is part of the new wave of DC films set to reshape the superhero landscape. Expected release details and plot insights inside.

Josh O'Connor will star alongside Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg's next blockbuster film, set for release on May 15, 2026. Based on a story by Spielberg and scripted by David Koepp, the film also stars Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson. Plot details are under wraps, but the star-studded cast and Spielberg's involvement promise an epic cinematic event.

Discover the powerful journey of Diane Warren, one of America’s most prolific songwriters, in the documentary ‘Diane Warren: Relentless,’ directed by Bess Kargman. Catch the NYC premiere at DOC NYC 2024 with screenings at Village East by Angelika and IFC Center, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Learn about Warren’s rebellious childhood, her rise to fame, and the experiences shared by America’s top singers in this music-rich portrait.