The wait is over! The official list of nominees for the 2025 Oscars was finally unveiled this Thursday (23), in an announcement that came with high expectations after two delays caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles. The reveal was made on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official website and social media channels, with actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang hosting the announcement.
Marking its 97th edition, the Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2nd, hosted by the witty Conan O’Brien, promising a night full of glamour, emotions, and, of course, big surprises.
With a total of 23 categories, this year’s list of nominees highlights the diversity and strength of contemporary cinema, showcasing productions that blend innovation, deep storytelling, and a strong connection with audiences. From the highly anticipated epic “Dune: Part 2” to the bold “Emilia Pérez”, the selections demonstrate a balance between major blockbusters and auteur works.
Without further ado, check out the complete list of nominees below and get ready to root for your favorites!
Best Picture
• “Emilia Pérez”
• “The Brutalist”
• “Anora”
• “Conclave”
• “A Complete Unknown”
• “I’m Still Here”
• “Nickel Boys”
• “Wicked”
• “Dune: Part 2”
• “The Substance”
Best Director
• Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”)
• Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”)
• Sean Baker (“Anora”)
• James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”)
• Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”)
Best Supporting Actor
• Kieran Culkin (“The Real Pain”)
• Edward Norton (“A Complete Unknown”)
• Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist”)
• Yura Borisov (“Anora”)
• Jeremy Strong (“The Apprentice”)
Best Supporting Actress
• Monica Barbaro (“A Complete Unknown”)
• Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia Pérez”)
• Ariana Grande (“Wicked”)
• Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”)
• Felicity Jones (“The Brutalist”)
Best Adapted Screenplay
• “Emilia Pérez”
• “Conclave”
• “A Complete Unknown”
• “Nickel Boys”
• “Sing Sing”
Best Original Screenplay
• “The Brutalist”
• “Anora”
• “The Substance”
• “The Real Pain”
• “September 5”
Best Actor
• Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”)
• Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”)
• Timothée Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”)
• Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”)
• Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice”)
Best Actress
• Demi Moore (“The Substance”)
• Mikey Madison (“Anora”)
• Karla Sofía Gascón (“Emilia Pérez”)
• Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”)
• Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”)
Best Costume Design
• “Wicked”
• “A Complete Unknown”
• “Conclave”
• “Gladiator 2”
• “Nosferatu”
Best Animated Feature
• “Inside Out 2”
• “Wild Robot”
• “Flow”
• “Wallace & Gromit: Revenge”
• “Memoirs of a Snail”
Best International Feature Film
• “Emilia Pérez” (France)
• “I’m Still Here” (Brazil)
• “The Needle Girl” (Denmark)
• “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit” (Germany)
• “Flow” (Latvia)
This year’s nominees demonstrate the power of storytelling across genres and cultures, making the 2025 Oscars a highly anticipated event. Which of these incredible films and performances will take home the gold? Tune in on March 2nd to find out!
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