2025 Oscars Nominations Announced for 97th Academy Awards
The highly anticipated nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards have been officially revealed. The announcement was made by Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang and Bottoms star Rachel Sennott, setting the stage for one of the most exciting Oscar seasons in recent years.
The Leading Contenders
Topping this year’s nominations list is the musical crime drama Emilia Pérez, which secured an impressive 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Following closely behind are Wicked and The Brutalist, both of which earned 10 nominations. All three films are also competing in the Best Picture category alongside Anora, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance.
Ceremony Details
The 2025 Academy Awards will be hosted by renowned comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien. The event is scheduled to take place on March 2 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. ABC will broadcast the ceremony live, with streaming available on Hulu.
Full List of 2025 Oscar Nominees
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
- Karla Sofia Gascon, Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison, Anora
- Demi Moore, The Substance
- Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best Actor
- Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande, Wicked
- Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
- Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov, Anora
- Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Best Director
- Sean Baker, Anora
- Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
Best Original Screenplay
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
Best Adapted Screenplay
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Best Cinematography
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
Best Original Score
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Original Song
- Emilia Pérez
- The Six Triple Eight
- Sing Sing
- Elton John: Never Too Late
Best Editing
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
Best Production Design
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nosferatu
- Wicked
Best Costume Design
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
- Nosferatu
- Wicked
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- A Different Man
- Emilia Pérez
- Nosferatu
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Sound
- A Complete Unknown
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Visual Effects
- Alien: Romulus
- Better Man
- Dune: Part Two
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Wicked
Best International Feature
- I’m Still Here
- The Girl With the Needle
- Emilia Pérez
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Flow
Best Animated Feature
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- The Wild Robot
Best Live-Action Short Film
- A Lien
- Anuja
- I’m Not a Robot
- The Last Ranger
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Best Animated Short Film
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck!
Best Documentary Feature Film
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
- Sugarcane
Best Documentary Short Film
- Death by Numbers
- I Am Ready, Warden
- Incident
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Final Thoughts
The 97th Academy Awards is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years. With Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist leading the pack, the ceremony promises to be a night of celebration for the film industry’s best talents. Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite actors, directors, and films vying for the coveted golden statuette when the Oscars air on March 2.
Stay tuned for more updates as the awards season progresses!
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