The highly anticipated 2025 Oscar nominations have finally been revealed, following a brief delay due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. In a livestream telecast on Jan. 23, Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang and Bottoms actress Rachel Sennott announced the contenders for the 97th Academy Awards. The ceremony, set for March 2, will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien and promises to celebrate some of the year’s most remarkable achievements in film.

A Diverse Slate of Nominees

This year’s Best Picture category features a diverse lineup of ten films, including “The Brutalist”, “The Substance,” “Wicked,” “Nickel Boys,” and “A Complete Unknown.” Notably, “The Substance,” a rare horror film nominee, has garnered five nominations, while the musical Wicked has also earned nods in multiple categories. Other standout titles in the Best Picture race include “Dune: Part Two” and “Emilia Pérez,” showcasing a wide range of genres from science fiction to biographical drama.

First-Time Nominees and Returning Favorites

The acting categories highlight a mix of seasoned stars and first-time nominees. Timothée Chalamet received a Best Actor nomination for his performance in “A Complete Unknown,” marking his second career nomination after 2018’s “Call Me By Your Name.” In the Best Actress category, Demi Moore’s role in “The Substance” earned her a nomination, alongside Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”) and Karla Sofía Gascón (“Emilia Pérez”). Ariana Grande also made waves with her first Oscar nomination for her supporting role in “Wicked,” while Edward Norton and Jeremy Strong were recognized in the Best Supporting Actor category for their performances in “A Complete Unknown” and “The Apprentice,” respectively.

Milestones in Filmmaking

This year’s nominations underscore groundbreaking achievements in filmmaking. Coralie Fargeat’s direction of “The Substance” earned her a nod in the Best Director category, making her one of the few female directors to be recognized. In the Best Original Song category, standout entries include “Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez, performed by Selena Gomez and Edgar Ramírez, and Elton John’s “Never Too Late” from his biographical documentary.

A Challenging Year for Hollywood

The 2025 Oscar nominations arrive during a challenging period for Hollywood. The Los Angeles wildfires, which delayed the announcement, have left a significant impact on the film community. The Academy issued a heartfelt statement expressing condolences to those affected and emphasizing their support through partnerships with organizations like the Motion Picture Television Fund. This somber backdrop adds a layer of resilience and unity to this year’s celebrations.

What to Expect on Oscar Night

With Conan O’Brien at the helm as host, audiences can anticipate a blend of humor and heartfelt moments during the ceremony. The 97th Academy Awards aims to honor not only the industry’s finest talents but also the enduring spirit of Hollywood in the face of adversity. As we await the March 2 ceremony, one thing is clear: being nominated for an Oscar remains one of the highest accolades in cinema.

Where to Watch?

The 97th Oscars will be broadcasted live on your local ABC channel and livestreamed on Hulu on March 2 starting at 5:30 p.m Central time with the red carpet portion of the show. At 6 p.m. the show itself is set to begin. While Hulu is the main streaming platform, subscribers to YouTube TV, AT&T TV, or FuboTV will also be able to watch live on those platforms.

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Full list of 2025 Oscar nominations

Actor in a Leading Role

Nominees:

• Adrien Brody – “The Brutalist”
• Timothée Chalamet – “A Complete Unknown”
• Colman Domingo – “Sing Sing”
• Ralph Fiennes – “Conclave”
• Sebastian Stan – “The Apprentice”

Actor in a Supporting Role

Nominees

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

Actress in a Leading Role

Nominees

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

Actress in a Supporting Role

Nominees

• Monica Barbaro – “A Complete Unknown”
• Ariana Grande – “Wicked”
• Felicity Jones – “The Brutalist”
• Isabella Rossellini – “Conclave”
• Zoe Saldaña – “Emilia Pérez”

Animated Feature Film

Nominees

• “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

Animated Short Film

Nominees

• “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

Cinematography

Nominees

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

Costume Design

Nominees

• “A Complete Unknown” – Arianne Phillips
• “Conclave” – Lisy Christl
• “Gladiator II” – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
• “Nosferatu” – Linda Muir
• “Wicked” – Paul Tazewell

Directing

Nominees

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

Documentary Feature Film

Nominees

• “Black Box Diaries” – Shiori Ito, 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 DuPre’ Pesmen
• Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat – Johan Grimonprez, Daan Milius and Rémi Grellety
• “Sugarcane” – Nominees to be determined

Documentary Short Film

Nominees

• “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

Film Editing

Nominees

• “Anora” – Sean Baker
• “The Brutalist” – David Jancso
• “Conclave” – Nick Emerson
• “Emilia Pérez” – Juliette Welfling
• “Wicked” – Myron Kerstein

International Feature Film

Nominees

• Brazil – “I’m Still Here”
• Denmark – “The Girl with the Needle”
• France – “Emilia Pérez”
• Germany – “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
• Latvia – “Flow”

Makeup and Hairstyling

Nominees

• “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-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne Scarselli
• “Wicked”- Frances Hannon, Laura Blount and Sarah Nuth

Music (Original Score)

Nominees

• “The Brutalist” – Daniel Blumberg
• “Conclave” – Volker Bertelmann
• “Emilia Pérez” – Clément Ducol and Camille
• “Wicked” – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
• “The Wild Robot” – Kris Bowers

Music (Original Score)

Nominees

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

Best Picture

Nominees

• “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

Production Design

Nominees

• “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

Live Action Short Film

Nominees

• “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

Sound

Nominees

• “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

Visual Effects

Nominees

• “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

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Nominees

• “A Complete Unknown” – Screenplay by James Mangold and Jay Cocks
• “Conclave” – Screenplay by Peter Straughan
• “Emilia Pérez” – Screenplay by Jacques Audiard; In collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius and Nicolas Livecchi
• “Nickel Boys” – Screenplay by RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes
• “Sing Sing” – Screenplay by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar; Story by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, John “Divine G” Whitfield

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Nominees

• “Anora” – Written by Sean Baker
• “The Brutalist” – Written by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
• “A Real Pain” – Written by Jesse Eisenberg
• “September 5” – Written by Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum; Co-Written by Alex David
• “The Substance” – Written by Coralie Fargeat