2025 Oscar Nominations: Full List and Key Highlights

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were finally unveiled after a series of delays caused by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Leading the nominations race is Emilia Pérez, a crime musical that secured an impressive 13 nods, just one short of the all-time record held by Titanic, All About Eve, and La La Land, which each received 14 nominations.

Historic Firsts and Major Contenders

A groundbreaking moment in Oscar history occurred with actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who became the first transgender woman nominated in an acting category for her lead role in Emilia Pérez. She faces stiff competition from Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) and Demi Moore (The Substance), whose chilling performance in the psychological horror film has sparked discussions about the industry’s treatment of aging actresses.

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Other leading films include The Brutalist and Wicked, both earning 10 nominations each. All three films—Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Wicked—are contenders for Best Picture, alongside:

A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Anora
Dune: Part Two
Nickel Boys
I’m Still Here
The Substance

Golden Globes Success Boosts Oscar Chances

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Earlier this month, Emilia Pérez dominated the Golden Globes, securing four wins, including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña. Meanwhile, The Brutalist, a 215-minute epic chronicling a Holocaust survivor’s journey to America, took home the Golden Globe for Best Drama, with lead actor Adrian Brody also clinching a win—both of whom have now secured Oscar nominations.

Notable Nominations

Here are some key categories and nominees:

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A Different Man
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
The Substance
Wicked

Best Documentary Short

Death by Numbers
I Am Ready, Warden
Incident
Instruments of a Beating Heart
The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Best Animated Short

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Beautiful Men
In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!

Best Live-Action Short

A Lien
Anuja
I’m Not a Robot
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

When Will the Oscars Take Place?

Originally slated for January 17, the nominations announcement was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires disrupting Hollywood’s awards season schedule. The traditional Oscars nominees luncheon, originally set for February 10, has been canceled.

Despite these changes, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony is still scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Looking Ahead

With Emilia Pérez leading the charge, and other major contenders such as The Brutalist and Wicked, this year’s Oscars promise to be a night full of surprises and historic wins. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we approach the big night.