USA TODAY Launches Movie Meter for Best Picture Voting

The 97th Academy Awards, set for March 2, features ten films vying for the coveted Best Picture title, including Sean Baker's 'Anora' and Brady Corbet's 'The Brutalist.' In a new initiative, USA TODAY's Movie Meter allows fans to vote for their favorite film among the nominees, with results to be announced on March 3. The competition is heating up, as 'Anora' has already garnered victories from both the producers and directors guilds, yet suspense remains around the final outcome. The awards this year are expected to offer surprises not only in the Best Picture category but across other key categories as well. Timothée Chalamet and Adrien Brody are highlighted as potential contenders for lead actor, with Chalamet aiming to become the youngest winner in history. The Academy Awards promise an exciting mix of drama and unpredictability this season.