The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 2, 2025, in Hollywood. This year’s lineup celebrates bold storytelling, diverse voices, and groundbreaking cinematic achievements.
Leading the nominations with a staggering 13 nods is Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez, an audacious musical about a Mexican drug lord transitioning into a new life as a woman. The film has garnered acclaim for its daring narrative and mesmerizing performances. Close on its heels are the immigrant epic The Brutalist and the vibrant musical adaptation Wicked, each securing 10 nominations.
Key Categories
Best Picture
This year’s Best Picture category showcases a diverse array of stories, from sweeping epics to intimate character studies. The nominees are:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Perez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Director
Visionary directors lead the pack this year. Nominees for Best Director include:
- Sean Baker for Anora
- Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
- James Mangold for A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard for Emilia Perez
- Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
Best Actor
In the Best Actor category, a mix of seasoned stars and rising talents delivers unforgettable performances:
- Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Actress
The Best Actress nominees represent a powerful range of performances:
- Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
- Karla Sofia Gascón, Emilia Perez
- Mikey Madison, Anora
- Demi Moore, The Substance
- Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best Supporting Actor
The nominees for Best Supporting Actor include:
- Yura Borisov, Anora
- Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress
This year’s Best Supporting Actress category features standout performances:
- Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande, Wicked
- Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
- Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez
Notable Categories
In the Best International Feature Film category, France’s Emilia Perez and Brazil’s I’m Still Here are strong contenders. Meanwhile, the Best Animated Feature category sees Pixar’s Inside Out 2 competing against imaginative newcomers like Memoir of a Snail and The Wild Robot.
Top Films by Nominations
- Emilia Perez leads with 13 nominations.
- The Brutalist and Wicked follow with 10 each.
- A Complete Unknown and Conclave secure 8 nominations apiece.