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In a dramatic unveiling on Thursday morning, the prestigious Academy Awards nominations for 2025 have been officially revealed. This year’s announcement was notably postponed from its initial date of January 17, a decision made in light of the raging wildfires that have beset the Los Angeles region, granting Academy members an extended window to cast their votes.
The much-anticipated 97th Annual Academy Awards will showcase the comedic prowess of Conan O’Brien, a beloved stand-up comedian and former late-night television host, in the role of host. Broadcasting live from the esteemed Dolby Theatre located in Hollywood, the Oscars ceremony is set to commence on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET, and will be available for viewing on ABC and Hulu.
Leading the pack with a staggering 13 nominations is the polarizing musical crime drama “Emilia Pérez,” which narrates the fascinating story of a Mexican drug lord’s transformative journey into becoming a transgender woman. “Conclave,” a contemplative drama focused on the intricacies of electing a new pope, garnered eight nominations; however, it bewilderingly fell short of a Best Director nod for Edward Berger and was notably absent from the cinematography category, a snub predicted by numerous industry insiders.
The artistic prowess continues with “The Brutalist” and the much-discussed “Wicked,” each securing 10 nominations. “Conclave” and “A Complete Unknown” are hot on their heels with eight nominations apiece, while “Anora” trails with six.
The list of nominees reveals a tapestry of both triumphs and disappointments; strikingly, Nicole Kidman did not receive a nod for her critically acclaimed performance in “Babygirl,” nor did Angelina Jolie for her captivating role in “Maria.”
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In a twist of recognition, four out of the five Best Actress nominees are first-time contenders, with Demi Moore earning acclaim for her role in “The Substance,” following a noteworthy win at the Golden Globes. Conversely, fans were surprised to see that Selena Gomez was not nominated for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” despite her previous accolades from the Golden Globes and the British Academy Film Awards.
For a comprehensive overview, here are the complete lists of 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 Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
- Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
- Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice”
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
- Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Demi Moore, “The Substance”
- Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
- Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
- Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
- Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
- Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
- Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
- Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”
- Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
Best Director
- Sean Baker, “Anora”
- Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”
- James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”
- Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”
Best Cinematography
- “The Brutalist”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Maria”
- “Nosferatu”
Best International Feature Film
- “I’m Still Here”
- “The Girl with the Needle”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
- “Flow”
Best Adapted Screenplay
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Nickel Boys”
- “Sing Sing”
Best Original Screenplay
- “Anora”
- “The Brutalist”
- “A Real Pain”
- “September 5”
- “The Substance”
Best Live Action Short Film
- “A Lien”
- “Anuja”
- “I’m Not a Robot”
- “The Last Ranger”
- “A 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 Animated Feature Film
- “Flow”
- “Inside Out 2”
- “Memoir of a Snail”
- “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Documentary Short
- “Death By Numbers”
- “I Am Ready, Warden”
- “Incident”
- “Instruments of a Beating Heart”
- “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
Best Documentary Feature Film
- “Black Box Diaries”
- “No Other Land”
- “Porcelain War”
- “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”
- “Sugarcane”
Best Original Song
- “El Mal,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Journey,” from “The Six Triple Eight”
- “Like a Bird,” from “Sing Sing”
- “Mi Camino,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “Never Too Late,” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
Best Original Score
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez
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