The big day is finally here! Join Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) as they share their official predictions for the 97th Academy Awards!

We're predicting all 23 categories and here is our order, in case you want to follow along:

1. Live Action Short Film
2. Documentary Short Subject
3. Animated Short Film
4. Visual Effects
5. Sound
6. Music - Original Song
7. Music - Original Score
8. Production Design
9. Makeup & Hairstyling
10. Film Editing
11. Costume Design
12. Cinematography
13. Animated Feature
14. Documentary Feature
15. International Feature
16. Actress in a Supporting Role
17. Actor in a Supporting Role
18. Actress in a Leading Role
19. Actor in a Leading Role
20. Original Screenplay
21. Adapted Screenplay
22. Director
23. Best Picture

To check out Karen's predictions and watch for ill-advised, last-minute changes, find her on Gold Derby: https://www.goldderby.com/my-predictions/karen_marie_peterson/oscars-2025-predictions/

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