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Oscar Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez Leads with 13 Nods

Oscar Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez Leads with 13 Nods
Published 2 weeks ago on Jan 23, 2025

Full List of Oscar Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez Dominates While Wicked and The Brutalist Tie for Second

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the 2025 Oscar nominations, marking a year filled with surprises, record-breaking nods, and intense competition. Leading the pack is the international sensation Emilia Pérez, which earned an astounding 13 nominations, including Best Picture, International Feature Film, and Actress in a Supporting Role. The highly anticipated musical Wicked and the period drama The Brutalist followed closely with 10 nominations each.

Big Names Shine: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Recognized for Wicked

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, stars of the smash-hit musical Wicked, celebrated their nominations, solidifying the Broadway adaptation’s triumphant transition to the big screen. The film earned nods in major categories, showcasing its impact as both a commercial and critical success.

Emilia Pérez Sets Records

The groundbreaking film Emilia Pérez not only swept the nominations but also made history. Karla Sofía Gascón became the first openly trans woman to receive an Oscar nomination for her role in the film. The movie’s 13 nominations include Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, and Original Score, further cementing its status as a cinematic masterpiece.

Tough Competition for Best Picture

The Best Picture category features a diverse lineup of contenders, including:

  • Wicked
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • I’m Still Here
  • Nickel Boys
  • The Substance

Notably, foreign-language film I’m Still Here secured a surprise nomination, while popular films like Sing Sing and A Real Pain were left out.

Acting Categories: Notable Nominations and Snubs

In the Best Actor category, nominees include:

  • Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
  • Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
  • Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
  • Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
  • Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

For Best Actress, the nominees are:

  • Demi Moore (The Substance)
  • Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
  • Mikey Madison (Anora)
  • Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
  • Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

The supporting categories also brought excitement. In Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Zoe Saldana (Emilia Pérez) competes against Ariana Grande (Wicked), Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), and Isabella Rossellini (Conclave).

However, major snubs left fans and critics stunned. Angelina Jolie (Maria) and Nicole Kidman (Babygirl) missed out on nominations, as did Margaret Qualley for her acclaimed role in The Substance.

Best Animated Film: A Competitive Race

The Best Animated Film category features a strong lineup:

  • Flow
  • Inside Out 2
  • Memoir of a Snail
  • Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
  • The Wild Robot

Original Song: Powerful Performances Highlighted

Nominated songs include:

  • "El Mal" (Emilia Pérez)
  • "The Journey" (The Six Triple Eight)
  • "Like a Bird" (Sing Sing)
  • "Mi Camino" (Emilia Pérez)
  • "Never Too Late" (Elton John: Never Too Late)

A Year Marked by Challenges

The nominations announcement faced delays due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have destroyed over 14,000 homes and structures since January 7. Academy President Janet Yang and CEO Bill Kramer expressed their condolences and announced that the Oscars ceremony would be reimagined to honor community resilience.

Looking Ahead to the 97th Academy Awards

The Oscars will take place on March 2, 2025, with comedian Conan O'Brien making his hosting debut. The ceremony will feature a fresh approach, replacing elaborate Best Song performances with personal reflections from songwriters.

The announcement event, hosted by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater, set the stage for what promises to be a memorable Oscars season.

Golden Globes Foreshadow Oscar Success

Earlier this year, Emilia Pérez dominated the Golden Globes, with Zoe Saldana leading the charge. Demi Moore celebrated her first major win at age 62 for The Substance, while The Brutalist took home multiple awards.

As the Oscars approach, all eyes will be on whether Emilia Pérez can continue its historic run and whether fan favorites like Wicked and The Brutalist can secure victories. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling awards season.

Oscar nominations 2025 - see who received nods for this year's Academy Awards 

Best Picture  

Wicked 

Dune: Part Two 

Emilia Perez 

Anora 

The Brutalist 

A Complete Unknown 

Conclave 

I'm Still Here 

Nickel Boys  

The Substance  

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 

Actress in a Leading Role 

Cynthia Erivo - Wicked 

Karla Sofía Gascon - Emilia Pérez 

Mikey Madison - Anora 

Demi Moore - The Substance 

Fernanda Torres - I'm Still Here 

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 

Actress in a Supporting Role 

Monica Barbaro - A Complete Unknown 

Ariana Grande - Wicked 

Felicity Jones - The Brutalist 

Isabella Rossellini - Conclave 

Zoe Saldaña - Emilia Pérez 

Directing 

Anora 

The Brutalist 

A Complete Unknown 

Emilia Pérez 

The Substance 

Music (Original Song)  

El Mal - Emilia Pérez 

The Journey - The Six Triple Eight 

Like A Bird - Sing Sing 

Mi Camino - Emilia Pérez 

Never Too Late - Elton John: Never Too Late 

Music (Original Score) 

The Brutalist 

Conclave 

Emilia Pérez 

Wicked 

The Wild Robot 

Writing (Original Screenplay)  

Anora 

The Brutalist 

A Real Pain 

September 5 

The Substance 

Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 

A Complete Unknown 

Conclave 

Emilia Pérez 

Nickel Boys 

Sing Sing 

Animated Feature Film 

Flow 

Inside Out 2 

Memoir of a Snail 

Wallace & Gromit: Vengence 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 

Cinematography 

The Brutalist 

Dune: Part Two 

Emilia Pérez 

Maria 

Nosferatu 

Makeup and Hairstyling  

A Different Man 

Emilia Pérez 

Nosferatu 

The Substance 

Wicked 

Costume Design 

A Complete Unknown  

Conclave 

Gladiator II 

Nosferatu 

Wicked 

Production Design 

The Brutalist 

Conclave 

Dune: Part Two 

Nosferatu 

Wicked 

Animated Short Film  

Beautiful Men 

In The Shadow of The Cypress 

Magic Candies 

Wander to Wonder 

Yuck! 

Live Action Short Film 

A Lien 

Anuja 

I'm Not A Robot 

The Last Ranger 

The An Who Could Not Remain Silent 

Sound 

A Complete Unknown 

Dune: Part Two 

Emilia Pérez 

Wicked 

The Wild Robot 

Visual Effects 

Alien: Romulus 

Better Man 

Dune: Part Two 

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 

Wicked 

Film Editing 

Anora 

The Brutalist 

Conclave 

Emilia Pérez 

Wicked 

Documentary Feature Film 

Black Box Diaries 

No Other Land 

Porcelain War 

Soundtrack to Coup D'etat 

Sugarcane 

Documentary Short Film 

Death by Numbers 

I Am Ready, Warden 

Incident 

Instrumenting of a Beating Heart 

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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