Oscar Nominations 2025: The Full List of Nominees
Oscar Nominations 2025: The 97th Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack at a whopping 13 nominations, closely followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each. Other major contenders like A Complete Unknown and Conclave received 8 nods each, setting up an exciting race to Oscar night on March 2, 2025.
Key Highlights
Best Picture:
The lineup for Best Picture is diverse and competitive, featuring heavy-hitters such as:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Each film has been celebrated for its unique storytelling, with Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist emerging as strong frontrunners.
Top Acting Categories
Best Actor:
- Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
This category promises a tough competition, with veterans and rising stars delivering powerhouse performances.
Best Actress:
- Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Karla Sofía Gascón and Cynthia Erivo have emerged as fan favorites, with buzz around their transformative performances.
Directing
The Best Directing category boasts a mix of visionary talents:
- Sean Baker (Anora)
- Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
- Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
- Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
Jacques Audiard and James Mangold stand out with their films receiving multiple nominations, making this a close race.
Other Key Categories
Animated Feature:
Beloved franchises and original gems dominate this list:
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
International Feature Film:
- I’m Still Here
- The Girl with the Needle
- Emilia Pérez
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Flow
Writing:
Original Screenplay nods include Anora and The Brutalist, while Adapted Screenplay features A Complete Unknown and Nickel Boys.
Technical Categories
- Dune: Part Two dominates Sound and Visual Effects, while The Brutalist leads in Cinematography and Production Design.
- Wicked shines with nominations in Makeup, Costume Design, and Original Score, with Ariana Grande earning a Supporting Actress nod.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC and Hulu. With Emilia Pérez and Wicked leading the way, alongside fierce competition in every category, this year’s Oscars are set to deliver drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
Who’s your favorite to win?
