The Oscars 2025 nominations are here! From “Dune: Part Two” to “Wicked” and more, check out the full list of nominees for the 97th Annual Academy Awards.
Oscars 2025: Complete List of Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards
The stage is set for the 97th Annual Academy Awards, and the world’s most prestigious film awards ceremony will air live on 2nd March 2025. This year’s Oscar nominations have generated tremendous buzz, with a diverse lineup of films, actors, directors, and creative teams competing for the coveted golden statuette.
Here’s the complete list of nominees for the Oscars 2025, across major categories like Best Picture, Acting, Directing, and more.
Oscars 2025: Full List of Nominations
Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes for Concave
- Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice
Actress in a Leading Role
- Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison for Anora
- Demi Moore for The Substance
- Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- The Complete Unknown
- Concave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Directing
- Sean Baker for Anora
- Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
- James Mangold for A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
Animated Feature Film
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
International Feature Film
- I’m Still Here (Brazil)
- The Girl With The Needle (South Korea)
- Emilia Pérez (Mexico)
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig (India)
- Flow (France)
Documentary Feature
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’État
- Sugarcane
Documentary Short Film
- Death by Numbers
- I Am Ready, Warden
- Incident
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Original Song
- EL MAL
- The Journey
- Like A Bird
- MI Camino
- Never Too Late
Actress in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande for Wicked
- Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini for Concave
- Zoe Saldana for Emilia Pérez
Original Screenplay
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
Adapted Screenplay
- A Complete Unknown
- Concave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Animated Short Film
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck!
Live Action Short Film
- A Lien
- Anuja
- I’m Not A Robot
- The Last Ranger
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Highlights of Oscars 2025 Nominations
Diverse Representation
This year’s nominations celebrate diversity across categories, with films like Emilia Pérez and I’m Still Here standing out in multiple categories, including International Feature Film and Lead Acting roles.
Best Picture Showdown
The Best Picture category features a blend of blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and intimate dramas like Anora and The Brutalist. With ten outstanding nominees, competition is fierce.
Breakthrough Performances
Actors like Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) and Mikey Madison (Anora) have earned recognition for their standout performances, reflecting fresh talent on the global stage.
Animation at Its Best
The Animated Feature Film category showcases an exciting mix of sequels (Inside Out 2), indie gems (Flow), and fan-favorites (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl).
Musical Magic
Original Song nominees like The Journey and MI Camino are already making waves, promising memorable performances at the awards ceremony.
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When and Where to Watch the Oscars 2025
The 97th Annual Academy Awards will air live on 2nd March 2025, bringing Hollywood’s biggest night to viewers worldwide. Stay tuned for updates on streaming platforms and regional broadcast details to catch all the glitz and glamour.
Predictions and Fan Favorites
While the Oscars are always full of surprises, fans are already speculating about potential winners. Will Dune: Part Two sweep the technical categories? Can Timothée Chalamet secure his first Oscar for A Complete Unknown? Or will Cynthia Erivo take home the trophy for her role in Wicked?
No matter the results, the Oscars 2025 are shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema.