Every year, Los Angeles rolls out the red carpet for awards season, where the biggest names in the movie industry come together to celebrate and honor outstanding achievements. The Oscars remain, by far, the most prestigious and glamorous event of the season. As always, the anticipation over who will take home the top awards only continues to build. Let’s take a closer look at the 97th Oscar nominations for 2025!
Best Picture
- “Anora” (Neon)
- “The Brutalist” (A24)
- “A Complete Unknown” (Searchlight Pictures)
- “Conclave” (Focus Features)
- “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.)
- “Emilia Pérez” (Netflix)
- “I’m Still Here” (Sony Pictures Classics)
- “Nickel Boys” (Amazon MGM Studios)
- “The Substance” (Mubi)
- “Wicked” (Universal Pictures)
Conclave, a riveting drama by Focus Features, explores Vatican politics during a tense papal election. With its compelling story and critical acclaim, it’s the top contender for the award.
Best Director
- Sean Baker, “Anora”
- Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”
- James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”
- Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”
Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, stands out with its compelling story and striking visuals, positioning him as a strong contender for Best Director.
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”
Demi Moore delivers an intense and captivating performance in The Substance, showcasing her emotional depth and marking a big comeback in the industry.
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”
A Complete Unknown is a captivating biopic of the legendary Bob Dylan, with Timothée Chalamet delivering a standout performance.
Best Original Screenplay
- “Anora”, Sean Baker
- “The Brutalist”, Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
- “A Real Pain”, Jesse Eisenberg
- “September 5”, Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
- “The Substance”, Coralie Fargeat
Anora follows a young woman on an emotional journey, with a gripping story and standout performances. Sean Baker’s exceptional script makes him a strong contender for Best Original Screenplay.
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
- Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
- Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
- Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Kieran Culkin, already acclaimed for his performance in the series Succession, could be a strong contender for the Oscar with his powerful portrayal in A Real Pain.
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
- Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
- Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
- Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”
- Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
Zoe Saldaña’s powerful performance in Emilia Pérez, positions her as the likely winner in this category.
Best Cinematography
- “The Brutalist”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Maria”
- “Nosferatu”
Best International Feature Film
- “I’m Still Here”
- “The Girl with the Needle”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
- “Flow”
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 Live Action Short Film
- “A Lien”
- “Anuja”
- “I’m Not a Robot”
- “The Last Ranger”
- “A Man Who Could Not Remain Silent”
Best Animated Short Film
- “Beautiful Men”
- “In the Shadow of the Cypress”
- “Magic Candies”
- “Wander to Wonder”
- “Yuck!”
Best Animated Feature Film
- “Flow”
- “Inside Out 2”
- “Memoir of a Snail”
- “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Documentary Short
- “Death By Numbers”
- “I Am Ready, Warden”
- “Incident”
- “Instruments of a Beating Heart”
- “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
Best Documentary Feature Film
- “Black Box Diaries”
- “No Other Land”
- “Porcelain War”
- “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”
- “Sugarcane”
Best Original Song
- “El Mal,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Journey,” from “The Six Triple Eight”
- “Like a Bird,” from “Sing Sing”
- “Mi Camino,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “Never Too Late,” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
Best Original Score
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- “A Different Man”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Nosferatu”
- “The Substance”
- “Wicked”
Best Costume Design
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Gladiator II”
- “Nosferatu”
- “Wicked”
Best Editing
- “Anora”
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
Best Sound
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Production Design
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Nosferatu”
- “Wicked”