The glitz and glamour of the Oscars are upon us once again as the 97th Academy Awards take center stage this weekend. At Ipsos iSay, we've been eagerly anticipating the big night by asking our community to share their predictions on who will take home the coveted golden statues. With a variety of films and performances captivating audiences this year, our fellow US members have weighed in on their top picks.
Let's see who Ipsos iSay* thinks will be the night's big winners!
As always, the Oscars ceremony is a spectacle that draws viewers in for numerous reasons. Among our American Ipsos iSay members and visitors, the top attractions of the night include the dazzling red carpet looks (33%), discovering the award winners (26%), and the mesmerizing musical performances (22%). But beyond the glitz, it's the films and the talent that truly steal the show.
Best Picture Predictions
This past year has brought us an amazing array of films spanning many genres. Movie fans can choose between the intense dramas of The Brutalist and Conclave, or the musical delights of Wicked and Emilia Pérez. There’s also the mesmerizing sci-fi epic of Dune: Part Two, or the biopic A Complete Unknown, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan. There’s even The Substance, perfect for fans of horror. The competition for Best Picture is fierce!
Although many of the contenders for Best Picture are drama or music-driven films, the favorite genres among the American Ipsos iSay community are actually Action/Thriller (24%) and Comedy (24%). So, which film do Ipsos iSay members believe will win Best Picture?
Leading the pack is the enchanting musical Wicked, which received a little under half (41%) of the vote. Following behind are Dune: Part Two (14%) and A Complete Unknown (9%) – interestingly, both starring Timothée Chalamet. Could he be a favorite for Best Actor?
Best Actor and Best Actress Predictions
Exceptional films are brought to life by extraordinary performances. For Best Actor, our community's votes were tightly split. Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown indeed holds a slight edge (28%). Close contenders, also with about a quarter of the vote each, include Adrien Brody in The Brutalist (25%) and Sebastian Stan in The Apprentice (24%).
In contrast, the Ipsos iSay community’s pick for the Best Actress category sees a more decisive leader. Nearly half (48%) of our members and visitors predict that Cynthia Erivo's powerhouse performance in Wicked will take the Oscar. Hot on her heels (or broomstick!) is Demi Moore, who garnered about a third of the vote (32%) for her role in The Substance.
Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress Predictions
The supporting roles often provide the emotional backbone of a film, and this year is no exception. For Best Supporting Actor, Ipsos iSay voters are once again split. Edward Norton in A Complete Unknown is the top choice with 30%. Jeremy Strong in The Apprentice (25%) and Kieran Culkin in A Real Pain (22%) are also strong contenders, according to Americans on Ipsos iSay.
Meanwhile, for Best Supporting Actress, the consensus is clear. A remarkable three in five of our community members (60%) are rooting for Ariana Grande's vocal prowess in Wicked to earn her the Oscar.
And the Oscar Goes To…
Do these predictions for the Oscars winners align with your own opinions? We'll all be watching the ceremony this weekend to find out who the Academy crowns as the winners. Be sure to return next week to see how closely the Ipsos iSay community's predictions matched the actual results.
And remember, the real winner is you! By sharing your opinions, influencing the future, and earning rewards, Ipsos iSay members are always in the winner's circle. Be sure to visit your dashboard to check for surveys daily!
*These results represent Ipsos iSay web visitors and may not reflect the views of the general population.
