Oscar Nominations 2025: A Fresh Look at the Contenders

The 97th Oscars nominations have been unveiled, and it's a diverse mix of films. The French-language musical "Emilia Pérez" leads with 14 nominations, including Best Picture. Joining it in the top race are "Anora, " "The Brutalist, " "A Complete Unknown, " "Conclave, " "Dune: Part Two, " "I’m Still Here, " "Nickel Boys, " "The Substance, " and "Wicked. " "Wicked, " the long-awaited movie musical, snagged 10 nominations, tying with "The Brutalist. " "Conclave" and "A Complete Unknown" followed with eight nominations each. The Cannes Film Festival winner "Anora" earned six, while "Dune: Part Two" and "The Substance" got five apiece. Notably, Demi Moore received her first acting nomination for "The Substance. "The nominations mark the peak of an exciting movie awards season that started with Cannes in May. Films like "Emilia Pérez" and "The Substance" made a splash, and "Wicked" smashed box office records upon its Thanksgiving release. The Academy's shortlist and today's nominations reflect this journey. Despite the L. A. wildfires causing changes to the awards season, the Oscars are set for March 2. Host Conan O'Brien will lead a ceremony that focuses on honoring L. A. and its industry.