The 2025 Oscars nominations have officially been announced, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack with an impressive 13 nominations, making history as the most-nominated non-English-language film in the Academy Awards’ history. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma, both of which received 10 nominations in their respective years.

Not far behind, The Brutalist and Wicked tied with 10 nominations each, followed by A Complete Unknown and Conclave, which both secured 8 nominations.

Studio Showdown: Who Leads the Race?

Among studios, Netflix takes the lead with 16 total nominations, followed by A24 with 14 nominations, Universal Pictures with 13, Focus Features with 12, and Searchlight Pictures with 10 nominations.

The announcement was made by actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang, who revealed the nominees live from the Film Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. This year’s list spans 23 categories, including Best Picture, Director, and Acting Awards, as well as technical categories such as Costume Design, Cinematography, and Visual Effects.

Honoring Los Angeles Amid Crisis

Originally scheduled for January 17, the announcement faced delays due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have left over 14,000 structures destroyed and burned nearly 40,000 acres. The Academy extended the voting window twice and eventually set January 23 for the official announcement.

In response to the crisis, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences donated $1 million to wildfire relief efforts, including canceling the traditional nominees’ luncheon and reallocating $250,000 of the luncheon budget to support those affected.

The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET and air live on ABC and Hulu.

Key Nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Best Picture

• Emilia Pérez
• The Brutalist
• Wicked
• Dune: Part Two
• Conclave
• A Complete Unknown
• Anora
• Nickel Boys
• The Substance
• I’m Still Here

Directing

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

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

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

A Historic Year for Emilia Pérez

As the frontrunner with 13 nominations, Emilia Pérez has captured global attention. The French film earned nods in major categories, including Best Picture, Director (Jacques Audiard), and Original Score (Clément Ducol and Camille). Its nominations for Costume Design, Film Editing, and Sound further solidify its sweeping success this awards season.

Musical Highlights: Original Score & Song

In the Original Score category, nominees include Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist), Volker Bertelmann (Conclave), and John Powell and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). For Original Song, standout contenders include “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late and “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez.

Animated and International Features

In the Animated Feature Film category, nominees include Inside Out 2 and Memoir of a Snail, while Flow, The Girl With the Needle, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig are among the contenders for Best International Feature Film.

Spotlight on Technical Excellence

Films such as Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, and Wicked dominate technical categories, receiving nominations for Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Sound.

Looking Ahead to the Ceremony

The 2025 Oscars not only promise to celebrate outstanding cinematic achievements but also honor the resilience of Los Angeles and its creative community amid recent challenges. With Conan O’Brien hosting the event, this year’s ceremony aims to blend glamour, artistry, and heartfelt tributes to the city’s strength.

Mark your calendars for March 2, as the world tunes in to celebrate the 97th Academy Awards and witness which films and stars take home Hollywood’s highest honors.