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2025 Oscars: Complete List of Nominees

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Takeaways:

  • Emilia Pérez sets a record with 13 nominations, leading the 2025 Oscars.
  • Historic representation includes the first openly transgender performer, Karla Sofía Gascón, nominated for Best Actress.
  • Major films competing for Best Picture include The Brutalist, Wicked, and Dune: Part Two.
  • The awards will honor Los Angeles amid the recent wildfire crisis.

2025 Oscars: Complete List of Nominees

The 2025 Oscar nominations have arrived, marking a year of groundbreaking achievements and notable performances in cinema. Topping the list is Emilia Pérez, earning an impressive 13 nominations—the most ever for a non-English-language film, surpassing previous record holders like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma. The nominations were announced by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang live from the Film Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Best Picture Highlights

Joining Emilia Pérez in the Best Picture race are:

  • The Brutalist (10 nominations)
  • Wicked (10 nominations)
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Anora
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • I’m Still Here
  • Nickel Boys
  • The Substance

Spotlight on Representation

Spanish-born Karla Sofía Gascón, star of Emilia Pérez, made history as the first openly transgender performer nominated for Best Actress. The film’s director, Jacques Audiard, also earned nods for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Zoe Saldaña’s performance secured a Supporting Actress nomination.

Wicked received acting nominations for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, while The Brutalist saw nods for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce. Notably, Jon M. Chu was excluded from the Best Director category despite Wicked’s strong showing.

Snubs and Surprises

Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, starring in I’m Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s 1999 Best Actress nomination for Central Station, making them the first mother-daughter pair to achieve this milestone. Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet became the youngest two-time Best Actor nominee for his role in A Complete Unknown.

Colman Domingo achieved a historic back-to-back Best Actor nomination for Sing Sing, making him the first Black actor to do so since Denzel Washington.

Major Studio Presence

Netflix dominated with 16 nominations, further cementing its influence in the entertainment industry.

Ceremony Details

The 97th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and air live from the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025. The ceremony will honor Los Angeles, which has been grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires. In response, the Academy has donated $1 million to wildfire relief efforts, canceling the traditional nominees luncheon to allocate $250,000 of the donation.

2025 Oscars Nominees

Best Picture

  • Anora — Producers: Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker
  • The Brutalist — Producers: TBD
  • A Complete Unknown — Producers: Fred Berger, James Mangold, Alex Heineman
  • Conclave — Producers: Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Michael A. Jackman
  • Dune: Part Two — Producers: Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, Denis Villeneuve
  • Emilia Pérez — Producers: TBD
  • I’m Still Here — Producers: TBD
  • Nickel Boys — Producers: TBD
  • The Substance — Producers: TBD
  • Wicked — Producer: Marc Platt

Best Director

  • Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
  • Sean Baker, Anora
  • Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
  • Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
  • James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Acting Highlights

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 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

For the complete list of nominations, including categories like Cinematography, Music, and Visual Effects, visit the official Oscars website.

Final Thoughts

This year’s nominations showcase a diverse range of talent, stories, and milestones. From Emilia Pérez’s record-breaking achievement to groundbreaking representation in major categories, the 2025 Oscars are set to be a celebration of excellence in cinema.

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Brent Antonio
Brent Antonio is an entertainment news reporter with a passion for uncovering the latest trends, celebrity stories, and pop culture developments. With years of experience interviewing industry insiders and attending exclusive events, Jonathan offers readers a front-row seat to Hollywood’s ever-evolving landscape. When he’s not chasing down the latest scoop or covering red-carpet premieres, Jonathan enjoys binge-watching new TV series, exploring the local music scene, and sharing his thoughts on entertainment trends on social media. Stay connected with Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram for the freshest takes and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the entertainment world.

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