Cerermony - Oscars 2025 : The List of Nominations Revealed

By Mulder, 23 january 2025

The 97th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, promises an evening of celebration and recognition for the best of cinema in 2024. This year's Oscars, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), marks a pivotal moment in the film industry with several historic milestones. The ceremony, broadcast on ABC and live-streamed on Hulu for the first time, will bring together the global film community to honor excellence across 23 categories.

A major highlight of this year’s nominations is the groundbreaking success of Emilia Pérez, which leads the pack with 13 nominations. This marks a historic achievement for a non-English-language film, surpassing previous records set by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma. Directed by Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez not only showcases cinematic excellence but also breaks barriers, as Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first openly transgender performer to earn an Oscar nomination in an acting category. This recognition underscores the Academy's evolving commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Other strong contenders include The Brutalist and Wicked, each securing 10 nominations. The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, has captivated audiences with its powerful storytelling and masterful performances, while Wicked, based on the beloved Broadway musical, dazzles with its imaginative production and compelling adaptations. Notably, this year sees women directors gaining more recognition, with Coralie Fargeat becoming the ninth woman to receive a nomination for Best Director for her work on The Substance. Fernanda Torres also stands out as the second Brazilian actress ever nominated for Best Actress, following in the footsteps of her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1999.

The nominations were announced on January 23, 2025, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. This year's selection process faced unique challenges, including disruptions caused by the Southern California wildfires, which delayed voting and the announcement schedule. Despite these obstacles, the Academy has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, ensuring a robust and inclusive selection process.

The ceremony will be hosted by comedian and podcaster Conan O'Brien, marking his first time as an Oscars host. Known for his sharp wit and engaging humor, O'Brien is expected to bring a fresh and entertaining dynamic to the evening. In a statement, he acknowledged the challenges posed by the wildfires and emphasized the importance of humility and community during such a significant event.

This year's nominees also include groundbreaking films from around the world. Latvia’s Flow made history by becoming the first Latvian film to earn multiple nominations, including Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature Film. Similarly, Memoir of a Snail joins the ranks of R-rated animated films nominated for Oscars, following the path of Anomalisa. These nominations highlight the growing recognition of animated films as a serious and impactful storytelling medium.

In addition to honoring cinematic achievements, the 97th Academy Awards will spotlight the resilience and creativity of the Los Angeles community, which has played a vital role in the film industry. As a gesture of solidarity, the ceremony will forgo live performances of the five nominated Best Original Songs, instead offering behind-the-scenes insights and reflections from the songwriters and creative teams.

The Best Picture category features a diverse slate of films, from Alex Coco and Sean Baker's emotionally gripping Anora to Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune: Part Two. Other nominees include The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, and Wicked. Each film brings a unique perspective and storytelling style, reflecting the dynamic range of contemporary cinema. In the acting categories, standout performances dominate the spotlight. Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown earned him a Best Actor nomination, alongside Adrien Brody in The Brutalist and Colman Domingo in Sing Sing. For Best Actress, Cynthia Erivo’s performance as Elphaba in Wicked competes with Karla Sofía Gascón in Emilia Pérez and Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here.

Supporting roles also shine, with Monica Barbaro’s portrayal of Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown earning her a Best Supporting Actress nomination. In the same category, Ariana Grande’s turn as Galinda in Wicked and Felicity Jones’s performance in The Brutalist exemplify the depth of talent celebrated this year. The technical categories feature intense competition, with Dune: Part Two, The Brutalist, and Wicked dominating nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. These films showcase the art of filmmaking at its finest, from intricate set designs to breathtaking visual effects that push the boundaries of imagination.

The 97th Academy Awards also highlight the power of storytelling through screenplay nominations. Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown, and The Substance lead the race for Best Original and Adapted Screenplays, underscoring the importance of narrative craftsmanship in cinema. As anticipation builds for March 2, 2025, the Oscars promise to be a night of celebration, reflection, and inspiration. With historic milestones, global representation, and a renewed focus on community and creativity, this year’s ceremony will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the world of cinema. Whether through groundbreaking performances, visionary direction, or technical brilliance, the 97th Academy Awards honor the stories and artists that define our shared human experience.

Best Picture
Anora – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, producers
The Brutalist – Nominees to be determined
A Complete Unknown – Fred Berger, James Mangold, and Alex Heineman, producers
Conclave – Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Michael A. Jackman, producers
Dune: Part Two – Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, and Denis Villeneuve, producers
Emilia Pérez – Nominees to be determined
I'm Still Here – Nominees to be determined
Nickel Boys – Nominees to be determined
The Substance – Nominees to be determined
Wicked – Marc Platt, producer

Best Director
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance

Best Actor
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist as László Tóth
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing as John Divine G Whitfield
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice as Donald Trump

Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked as Elphaba Thropp
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez as Emilia Pérez / Juan Manitas Del Monte
Mikey Madison – Anora as Anora Ani Mikheeva
Demi Moore – The Substance as Elisabeth Sparkle
Fernanda Torres – I'm Still Here as Eunice Paiva

Best Supporting Actor
Yura Borisov – Anora as Igor
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain as Benji Kaplan
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown as Pete Seeger
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist as Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr.
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice as Roy Cohn

Best Supporting Actress
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown as Joan Baez
Ariana Grande – Wicked as Galinda Glinda Upland
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist as Erzsébet Tóth
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave as Sister Agnes
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez as Rita Mora Castro

Best Original Screenplay
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
September 5 – Moritz Binder and Tim Fehlbaum; co-written by Alex David
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat

Best Adapted Screenplay
A Complete Unknown – James Mangold and Jay Cocks; based on the book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald
Conclave – Peter Straughan; based on the novel by Robert Harris
Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard; in collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, and Nicolas Livecchi; based on the opera libretto Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard
Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes; based on the novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Sing Sing – Screenplay by Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley; story by Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, Clarence Maclin, and John Divine G Whitfield; based on the book The Sing Sing Follies by John H. Richardson

Best Animated Feature
Flow – Nominees to be determined
Inside Out 2 – Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen
Memoir of a Snail – Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Nominees to be determined
The Wild Robot – Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

Best International Feature Film
Emilia Pérez (France) in Spanish – directed by Jacques Audiard
Flow (Latvia) – directed by Gints Zilbalodis
The Girl with the Needle (Denmark) in Danish – directed by Magnus von Horn
I'm Still Here (Brazil) in Portuguese – directed by Walter Salles
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany) in Persian – directed by Mohammad Rasoulof

Best Documentary Feature Film
Black Box Diaries – Shiori Itō, Eric Nyari, and Hanna Aqvilin
No Other Land – Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham
Porcelain War – Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev, Aniela Sidorska, and Paula DuPré Pesmen
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat – Johan Grimonprez, Daan Milius, and Rémi Grellety
Sugarcane – Nominees to be determined

Best Documentary Short Film
Death by Numbers – Kim A. Snyder and Janique L. Robillard
I Am Ready, Warden – Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp
Incident – Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven
Instruments of a Beating Heart – Ema Ryan Yamazaki and Eric Nyari
The Only Girl in the Orchestra – Molly O'Brien and Lisa Remington

Best Live Action Short Film
A Lien – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz
Anuja – Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai
I'm Not a Robot – Victoria Warmerdam and Trent
The Last Ranger – Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Nebojša Slijepčević and Danijel Pek

Best Animated Short Film
Beautiful Men – Nicolas Keppens and Brecht Van Elslande
In the Shadow of the Cypress – Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
Magic Candies – Daisuke Nishio and Takashi Washio
Wander to Wonder – Nina Gantz and Stienette Bosklopper
Yuck! – Loïc Espuche and Juliette Marquet

Best Original Score
The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg
Conclave – Volker Bertelmann
Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol and Camille
Wicked – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers

Best Original Song
El Mal from Emilia Pérez – Music by Clément Ducol and Camille; lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard
The Journey from The Six Triple Eight – Music and lyrics by Diane Warren
Like a Bird from Sing Sing – Music and lyrics by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada
Mi Camino from Emilia Pérez – Music and lyrics by Camille and Clément Ducol
Never Too Late from Elton John: Never Too Late – Music and lyrics by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, and Bernie Taupin

Best Sound
A Complete Unknown – Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey, and David Giammarco
Dune: Part Two – Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill
Emilia Pérez – Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz, and Niels Barletta
Wicked – Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson, and John Marquis
The Wild Robot – Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo, and Leff Lefferts

Best Production Design
The Brutalist – Production design: Judy Becker; set decoration: Patricia Cuccia
Conclave – Production design: Suzie Davies; set decoration: Cynthia Sleiter
Dune: Part Two – Production design: Patrice Vermette; set decoration: Shane Vieau
Nosferatu – Production design: Craig Lathrop; set decoration: Beatrice Brentnerová
Wicked – Production design: Nathan Crowley; set decoration: Lee Sandales

Best Cinematography
The Brutalist – Lol Crawley
Dune: Part Two – Greig Fraser
Emilia Pérez – Paul Guilhaume
Maria – Ed Lachman
Nosferatu – Jarin Blaschke

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
A Different Man – Mike Marino, David Presto, and Crystal Jurado
Emilia Pérez – Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, and Jean-Christophe Spadaccini
Nosferatu – David White, Traci Loader, and Suzanne Stokes-Munton
The Substance – Pierre-Oliver Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli
Wicked – Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sarah Nuth

Best Costume Design
A Complete Unknown – Arianne Phillips
Conclave – Lisy Christl
Gladiator II – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
Nosferatu – Linda Muir
Wicked – Paul Tazewell

Best Film Editing
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Dávid Jancsó
Conclave – Nick Emerson
Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling
Wicked – Myron Kerstein

Best Visual Effects
Alien: Romulus – Eric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin, and Shane Mahan
Better Man – Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, and Peter Stubbs
Dune: Part Two – Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story, and Rodney Burke
Wicked – Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk, and Paul Corbould