Date: January 24, 2025

Oscars 2025 Nominations: Emilia Pérez Leads with 13 Nods

Oscars 2025 Nominations

The 97th Oscars nominations were announced on Thursday in Los Angeles, sparking excitement across the film industry. Leading the pack is the musical crime drama Emilia Pérez, which secured an impressive 13 nominations. This groundbreaking film is anticipated to win multiple awards, with predictions suggesting victories in at least three to four categories.

Notably, Karla Sofía Gascón has made history as the first transgender performer ever nominated for Best Actress. Another highlight for India is the short film Anuja, produced by Priyanka Chopra, which earned a nomination in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

Full List of Nominations

Best Picture:
Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked.

Best Directing:
Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown).

Best Actor in a Leading Role:
Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).

Best Actress in a Leading Role:
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here).

Best Actor in a Supporting Role:
Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice).

Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez).

Other Key Nominations

Best Adapted Screenplay:
A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing.

Best Original Screenplay:
Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance.

Best Costume Design:
A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Gladiator II, Nosferatu, Wicked.

Best Original Score:
The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Wild Robot.

Best Animated Feature Film:
Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Wild Robot.

Best Visual Effects:
Alien: Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked.

The buzz around Emilia Pérez and other nominees sets the stage for a thrilling Oscars night. Fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting the ceremony to see which films and artists will take home the prestigious awards.

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