Oscar Nominations 2025 Announced: Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist Among Top Nominees

The 97th Academy Awards nominations are in, and Emilia Pérez is the frontrunner with a record-breaking 13 nominations—the most ever for a non-English language film. Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominees on January 23rd during a live stream on the Oscars YouTube channel. Jacques Audiard's Spanish crime thriller, Emilia Pérez, received nominations across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress (Karla Sofía Gascón).

Wicked and The Brutalist closely followed with 10 nominations each, while Conclave and A Complete Unknown secured eight.

97th Academy Awards Nominations Highlights:

Key Nominees & Categories:

• Emilia Pérez: Dominates with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (Jacques Audiard), Best Lead Actress (Karla Sofía Gascón), and numerous others.
• Wicked & The Brutalist: Strong contenders with 10 nominations each.
• Conclave & A Complete Unknown: Earn eight nominations apiece.

Select Nomination Categories:

The full list of nominations spans numerous categories, including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Leading & Supporting Roles), Best Actress (Leading & Supporting Roles), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Documentary Short Film, Best International Feature Film, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, Best Animated Short Film, Best Live-Action Short Film, and Best Sound.

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will air live on ABC (U.S.), ITV (UK), and in over 200 territories globally. This year marks a first, with live streaming also available on Hulu.