The Academy Awards 2025: Oscars by the Numbers!

The 2025 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are almost here! WooHoo! March 2, 2025, is the date to save when they roll out the “red carpet” at the Dolby Theater and celebrate all the amazing films from the past year. And – lucky for us- WalletHub has done some serious number crunching to give us a fun look at the Oscars by the numbers in this amazing infographic!

Now, you might be wondering… “What’s so special about numbers?” Well, let me tell you! The Oscars are not just about fancy dresses and glitzy awards; there is also big money involved! Did you know that the red carpet outfits that some actresses wear are valued at over $10 million? Talk about a pricey night out!

2025 Best Picture Budgets

This year, ten movies are battling it out for the title of Best Picture. Some of these films are super low-budget—like, “I bought my popcorn with my allowance” kind of low—at least for Hollywood (I’m Still Here had a budget of only $1.48 million, compared to Wicked which came in at an incredible $150 million). It seems like sometimes the best stories come from small budgets. Who knew?

And let’s not forget about the actors! The individuals nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress could see their paychecks jump by 40% after winning. That’s right! Winning an Oscar can mean more money for those Hollywood stars, which is probably why they practice their “I can’t believe I won!” speeches in front of their mirrors at home.

So, dive into WalletHub’s awesome breakdown of this year’s Oscars, and get ready to learn cool facts and crazy figures that show just how wild and wacky the Academy Awards can be! So, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a fun ride!

The ReelAmazing Countdown to the Academy Awards

Speaking of fun rides, be sure to check out the ReelAmazing™ Countdown to the Academy Awards. Nine days of incredible fun leading up to the Oscars will unlock on February 22nd. We have trivia challenges, coloring pages, recipes for Hollywood-inspired food and drinks, crossword puzzles, and even Oscar Bingo and a trivia game you can print out and pit your friends against each other while you’re waiting for the awards to begin. Can you ace our “Best Picture Trivia Challenge?” If so, we have a certificate for bragging rights for your social media accounts. So, put up your feet, relax, and enjoy the awesome spectacle that is the 2025 Oscar Ceremony.