The Academy Awards nominees for 2025 have been revealed, and they include a wide range of films and performers.
Leading the nominations is Emilia Pérez with an impressive 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked, each with 10 nominations.
Conan O’Brien is hosting the awards ceremony on March 2, 2025, which promises to be an exciting evening for moviegoers.
The Leading Candidates for Best Picture Nominees
Anora the Brutalist: An Unknown Conclave in Full
Part Two of Dune
Emilia Pérez
I remain here.
The Substance-Wicked Nickel Boys
Best Visual Effects: Groundbreaking Imagery
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- Alien: Romulus
- Better Man
- Dune: Part Two
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Wicked
Makeup and Hairstyling Nominees
- A Different Man
- Emilia Pérez
- Nosferatu
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Costume Design and Makeup: Creative Visuals
Costume Design Nominees
- Arianne Phillips, A Complete Unknown
- Lisy Christl, Conclave
- Janty Yates & Dave Crossman, Gladiator II
- Linda Muir, Nosferatu
- Paul Tazewell, Wicked
Best Music: Original Song & Score Highlights
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
Original Score
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Adapted Screenplay: Masterful Adaptations
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Best Original Screenplay: Compelling Storytelling
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
Best Cinematography: Stunning Visuals
- Lol Crawley, The Brutalist
- Greig Fraser, Dune: Part Two
- Paul Guilhaume, Emilia Pérez
- Ed Lachman, Maria
- Jarin Blaschke, Nosferatu
Best Director: The Visionaries Behind the Lens
- Sean Baker, Anora
- Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
Documentary Feature Film: Must-Watch Documentaries
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
- Sugarcane
Best Animated Feature Film: The Best in Animation
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Best Supporting Actor and Actress: Breakout Performances
Supporting Actress Nominees
- Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande, Wicked
- Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
- Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
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 Actress in a Leading Role: Strong Performances
- 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 Leading Role: Who’s in the Spotlight?
- Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
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The 2025 Academy Awards: What to Expect
The 97th annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC and Hulu on March 2, 2025.
2025 Oscar Nominees for Best Picture: View Trailers and Find Out More
View the Best Picture Nominee Trailers
Important Stars:
Nickel Boys
Important Stars:
Ariana Grande (Nominee for Best Supporting Actress)
The Nickel Boys
I’m Still Here
Main Character: Fernando Torres, Nominee for Best Actress
Pugh, Florence
Butler, Austin
Conclave Plot:
Principal Players: Ralph Fiennes (Nominee for Best Actor)
Tucci, Stanley
A Complete Unknown
Important Stars:
Timothée Chalamet (Nominee for Best Actor)
Nominee for Best Supporting Actor: Edward Norton
The Brutalist
Key Stars:
Adrien Brody (Best Actor Nominee)
Felicity Jones (Best Actress Nominee)
The Complete Handbook of 2025 Oscar Nominations: What to Know and Where to Watch
Where to View the Nominees for Best Picture Anora
Plot: After marrying a rich Russian, a Brooklyn prostitute’s life changes, but her utopia is dashed when she learns of unsettling realities.
The Wicked
Plot: A prequel to The Wizard of Oz that delves into the beginnings of Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch.
The Substance Where to Watch: Fandango, Mubi, Apple TV, Amazon
Where to See Nickel Boys: Theatres
I’m Still Here
I am still here. Where can I watch? Plot of the Theatre: A woman solves the riddle of her husband’s abrupt absence.
Emilia Pérez
Where to View: Netflix
Plot: A story of transformation is told as a cartel boss changes into a lady.
Dune Part Two Where to Watch: Netflix, Hulu, and Max
Plot: Paul Atreides wants to exact revenge on those responsible for his family’s devastation.
Conclave
Where to Watch: YouTube, Peacock, Google Play, Fandango, Apple TV, Amazon
Plot: After the pope’s death, cardinals convene to choose a new ruler.
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Complete Unknown
Where to See It: Movie Theatres
Plot: A biographical film that examines Bob Dylan’s early work and ascent to popularity.
Where to Watch The Brutalist: Theatres Plot:
Following World War II, a European guy rebuilds his life in America.
Anora
Where to Watch: YouTube, Google Play, Fandango, Apple TV, Amazon
Plot: After marrying a rich Russian, a Brooklyn prostitute’s life changes, but her utopia is dashed when she learns of unsettling realities.