Ariana Grande in “Wicked.”
Ariana Grande in “Wicked”

Overview: The 2025 Oscar Nominations

The 2025 Oscar nominations highlight a diverse array of films and performances. "Emilia Pérez," directed by Jacques Audiard, stands out with 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, marking her as the first openly trans performer to receive an acting nomination.

Following closely are "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," each securing 10 nominations. Notable acting nominees include Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown" and Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked." The ceremony will also honor industry figures such as Quincy Jones and Richard Curtis with honorary awards.

Full List of 2025 Oscar Nominees

Note: Winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Best Picture

“A Complete Unknown”

“The Substance”

“The Brutalist”

“Wicked”

“Anora”

“Conclave”

“Dune: Part Two”

“Emilia Perez”

“I’m Still Here”

“Nickel Boys”

Best Actress

Demi Moore — “The Substance”

Mikey Madison — “Anora”

Cynthia Erivo — “Wicked”

Karla Sofia Gascon — “Emilia Perez”

Fernanda Torres — “I’m Still Here”

Best Actor

The Full List of Oscars Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez is the Top with 13 Total
Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody — “The Brutalist”

Timothee Chalamet — “A Complete Unknown”

Ralph Fiennes — “Conclave”

Colman Domingo — “Sing Sing”

Sebastian Stan — “The Apprentice”

Best Supporting Actor

The Full List of Oscars Nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez is the Top with 13 Total
Yura Borisov, "Anora"

Kieran Culkin — “A Real Pain”

Yura Borisov — ” Anora”

Edward Norton — “A Complete Unknown”

Jeremy Strong — “The Apprentice”

Guy Pearce — “The Brutalist”

Best Supporting Actress

Monica Barbaro — “A Complete Unknown”

Ariana Grande — “Wicked”

Felicity Jones — “The Brutalist”

Zoe Saldana — “Emilia Perez”

Isabella Rossellini — “Conclave”

Best Director

Sean Baker — “Anora”

Brady Corbet — “The Brutalist”

James Mangold — “A Complete Unknown”

Jacques Audiard — “Emilia Perez”

Coralie Fargeat — “The Substance”

Best Original Screenplay

“Anora”

“The Brutalist”

“A Real Pain”

“September 5”

“The Substance”

Best Adapted Screenplay

“A Complete Unknown”

“Conclave”

“Emilia Perez”

“Nickel Boys”

“Sing Sing”

Best Cinematography

“The Brutalist”

“Dune: Part Two”

“Emilia Perez”

“Maria”

“Nosferatu”

Best Original Score

“Wicked”

“Emilia Perez”

“Conclave”

“The Brutalist”

“The Wild Robot”

Best Song

“El Ma” — “Emilia Perez”

“Mi Camino” — “Emilia Perez”

“The Journey” — “The Six Triple Eight”

“Like a Bird” — “Sing Sing”

“Never Too Late” — “Elton John: Never Too Late”

Best Editing

“Anora”

“The Brutalist”

“Conclave”

“Emilia Perez”

“Wicked”

Best Production Design

“The Brutalist”

“Conclave”

“Dune: Part Two”

“Nosferatu”

“Wicked”

Best Costume Design

“A Complete Unknown”

“Conclave”

“Gladiator II”

“Nosferatu”

“Wicked”

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

“A Different Man”

“Emilia Perez”

“Nosferatu”

“The Substance”

“Wicked”

Best Sound

“A Complete Unknown”

“Dune: Part Two”

“Emilia Perez”

“Wicked”

“The Wild Robot”

Best Visual Effects

“Alien: Romulus”

“Better Man”

“Dune: Part Two”

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”

“Wicked”

Best International Feature

“I’m Still Here”

“The Girl with the Needle”

“Emilia Perez”

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”

“Flow”

Best Animated Feature

“Inside Out 2”

“Flow”

“Memoir of a Snail”

“Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”

“The Wild Robot”

Best Animated Short

“Beatiful 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 Would Not Remain Silent”

Best Documentary Feature

“Black Box Diaries”

“No Other Land”

“Porcelain War”

“Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”

“Sugarcane”

Best Documentary Short

“Death By Numbers”

“I Am Ready, Warden”

“Incident”

“Instruments of a Beating Heart”

“The Only Girl in the Orchestra”

Conclusion

The 2025 Oscars nominations celebrate the best in cinema, highlighting powerful stories, breathtaking performances, and groundbreaking artistry. With nominees spanning a wide range of genres and voices, this year’s Academy Awards promise a vibrant showcase of creative excellence.

FAQs

Q: When will the 2025 Oscars take place?

A: The Oscars ceremony will be held on March 9, 2025.

Q: Where can I watch the Oscars?

A: The event will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on platforms like Hulu and YouTube TV.

Q: How are nominees selected?

A: Nominees are chosen through voting by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Q: Who leads the nominations this year?

A: The Brutalist and Emilia Perez lead with multiple nominations across major categories.

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