Anora, for example, was produced by Neon. The production and distribution company — formed in 2017 — was behind Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite, which took home the best picture prize in 2020.

For example, in 2024 the Cannes Film Festival selections and winners scored very big at the Oscars, with Palme d’Or winner Anora becoming only the third film to also win the Best Picture Academy ...

Unlike most Oscar categories, best picture isn't determined solely by which movie gets the most No. 1 votes. Let's break it down for you.

UPDATED: March 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM EST “Anora” took home the coveted Best Picture award at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, following a near sweep of the major categories for which it was recognized.

For now, let's just have some fun and identify 26 films we're keeping our eye on as possible Best Picture players down the road. More will surface in the months to come, but this is our early glance.