2025 Oscar Nominations: 'Emilia Pérez' Dominates with 13 Nods, Followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked'
The Oscar buzz is officially here! The 2025 Academy Award nominations were announced on January 23, spotlighting the year’s best in film. Leading the pack is Emilia Pérez with an impressive 13 nominations, while The Brutalist and Wicked each earned 10 nods. The 96th Annual Academy Awards promises to be a night of celebration, despite the challenges faced by Hollywood this year.
A Year of Triumph Amid Challenges
Originally scheduled for January 17, the nominations announcement faced delays due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. The fires, which began on January 7, claimed 27 lives and destroyed over 16,000 structures, casting a shadow over the industry. Despite calls from some actors, including Jean Smart, to cancel awards season and focus on relief efforts, the Academy decided to move forward, emphasizing the importance of resilience.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer addressed the situation during the nominations ceremony, stating, “This year’s ceremony will honor the filmmakers and pay tribute to our brave first responders while celebrating the enduring spirit of Los Angeles.”
Nominations Spotlight
Hosted by Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby) and Bowen Yang (Wicked, Saturday Night Live), the nominations event was livestreamed on the Academy's platforms and aired on Good Morning America.
Here’s a look at some of the standout nominations:
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
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)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
- Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Demi Moore (The Substance)
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov (Anora)
- Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
- Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
- Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
- Ariana Grande (Wicked)
- Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
- Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Key Categories to Watch
In addition to major categories like Best Picture and Best Director, Emilia Pérez is also a frontrunner in technical and artistic categories, including Production Design, Film Editing, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Meanwhile, Wicked and The Brutalist have strong showings in Cinematography, Costume Design, and Original Score.
A Night to Remember
The 96th Annual Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien set to host. The show will air live on ABC and Hulu, promising a mix of glamour, tributes, and unforgettable moments.
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of cinema as Hollywood’s brightest stars take the stage. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s Oscars and see which films take home the gold!
Don’t miss out – March 2 is Oscar night!

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