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Oscar Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez Leads with 13 Nods
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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