Oscar Nominations 2025: Full List, Surprises, and Predictions

The highly anticipated nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, 2025, celebrating a year of cinematic brilliance. This year’s lineup showcases a blend of bold storytelling, groundbreaking performances, and technical mastery.

Top Highlights

• Emilia Pérez leads the race with 13 nominations, making it the standout film of the year. The movie’s groundbreaking recognition includes Karla Sofía Gascón’s historic nomination for Best Actress.
• Musical adaptation Wicked and the architectural drama The Brutalist follow closely with 10 nominations each.
• Major star power dominates the acting categories, with performances from Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, and Cynthia Erivo earning nods.

The Complete List of Best Picture Nominees

This year’s Best Picture category is diverse, with films spanning genres from musical to biographical drama:

1. Anora
2. The Brutalist
3. A Complete Unknown
4. Conclave
5. Dune: Part Two
6. Emilia Pérez
7. I’m Still Here
8. Nickel Boys
9. The Substance
10. Wicked

Notable Acting Nominations

Best Actress

• Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
• Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
• Demi Moore (The Substance)
• Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

Best Actor

• Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
• Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
• Sebastian Stan (A Real Pain)

Surprises and Snubs

While many of the nominations align with industry expectations, a few surprises and snubs have sparked discussions:

• Dune: Part Two, although highly acclaimed, missed out on a Best Director nomination for Denis Villeneuve.
• Wicked exceeded expectations, with Ariana Grande earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
• Fan favorites like Oppenheimer and Barbie, which dominated last year’s pop culture, were entirely absent, leaving fans disappointed.

Key Predictions for Oscar Night

As the buzz builds around the ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2025, here are a few predictions:

• Emilia Pérez is the frontrunner for Best Picture, but Wicked could steal the show thanks to its widespread appeal.
• Cynthia Erivo’s performance in Wicked positions her as a strong contender for Best Actress.
• The Best Actor race could be a close call between Timothée Chalamet and Colman Domingo, both praised for their transformative roles.

The Oscars will once again shine a spotlight on the best of cinema, and this year’s nominations promise an evening of celebration, surprises, and history in the making. Stay tuned for updates as we approach Hollywood’s biggest night!