Following two significant delays prompted by recent tragic events in the Los Angeles area, the highly anticipated nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards are being unveiled. This announcement invites a closer examination of the films and performances that stood out this year. Among the frontrunners expected to dominate the nominations are acclaimed titles such as Anora, Conclave, The Brutalist, and Emilia Pérez. Additionally, popular blockbusters like Inside Out 2 and Wicked have also garnered several nods, showcasing the diversity of cinematic talent recognized by the Academy.

Last year’s awards were dominated by <em>Oppenheimer</em>, where Christopher Nolan finally secured his first Best Director award. The performances of Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. earned them the Best Actor and Supporting Actor awards, respectively, while the film clinched the esteemed title of Best Picture. This year’s nominations suggest a different landscape, with no clear frontrunner to replicate such success. However, Oscar night is renowned for its surprises, and we can expect the unexpected as the event draws near.

The voting process for the Academy’s nominations is conducted by a select group of industry professionals, including actors, directors, and other influential figures in Hollywood. These voters have until February 17 to cast their ballots. Mark your calendars for the 97th Academy Awards, taking place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on the evening of Sunday, March 2, at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. This year, the ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, who is sure to bring his unique brand of humor, promising an entertaining yet unpredictable night. The full list of nominees can be found below:

Discover the Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards

Best Picture

Best Actress

Best Actor

Celebrate the Nominees for Best Supporting Actress

• Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
• Ariana Grande, (Wicked)
• Felicity Jones, (The Brutalist)
• Isabella Rossellini, (Conclave)
• Zoe Salda?a, (Emilia Pérez)

Recognizing the Best Supporting Actor Nominees

• Yura Borisov (Anora)
• Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
• Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
• Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
• Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

Best Director

Explore the Best Original Screenplay Nominees

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Real Pain
• September 5
• The Substance

Unveiling the Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees

• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Emilia Pérez
• Nickel Boys
• Sing Sing

Best Cinematography

Best Original Score Nominee Highlights

• The Brutalist
• Conclave
• Emilia Pérez
• Wicked
• The Wild Robot

Celebrating the Best Original Song Nominees

• Emilia Pérez
• The Six Triple Eight
• Sing Sing
• Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Editing

Best Production Design

Fantastic Nominees for Best Costume Design

• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Gladiator II
• Nosferatu
• Wicked

Excellence in Best Makeup and Hairstyling Nominees

• A Different Man
• Emilia Pérez
• Nosferatu
• The Substance
• Wicked

Best Sound

Best Visual Effects

Outstanding Nominees for Best International Feature

• I’m Still Here
• The Girl With the Needle
• Emilia Pérez
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig
• Flow

Celebrating the Best Animated Feature Nominees

• Flow
• Inside Out 2
• Memoir of a Snail
• The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short

Best Live-Action Short

Best Documentary Feature

Best Documentary Short