Oscar Nominations 2025: ‘Emilia Perez’ Leads with 14 Nods Amidst Fierce Competition

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The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were revealed today, with Emilia Perez dominating the list by earning an impressive 14 nominations. This remarkable feat places the film in the same esteemed company as All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land, all of which previously achieved the milestone of 14 nominations.

Beyond living up to expectations, Emilia Perez exceeded them by earning nominations in categories where its success was less predictable. These include Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and two nominations recognizing Selena Gomez’s contributions—Best Supporting Actress and Original Song.

While Emilia Perez takes the lead, the Oscar race remains highly competitive. Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, has emerged as a formidable contender. The critically acclaimed film secured nominations in key categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes, and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. Following its triumphs at the BAFTA Awards, Conclave has further solidified its status as a major player this awards season.

Universal Pictures’ Wicked, a box office sensation, also performed exceptionally well with several nominations. Cynthia Erivo received a Best Actress nod for her role as Elphaba, while Ariana Grande earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her portrayal of Glinda. The film further demonstrated its strength in technical categories, with nominations for Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects.

A24’s The Brutalist, a historical epic featuring Adrien Brody, garnered eight nominations, including Best Actor for Brody and Best Director for Brady Corbet. Despite its success in several technical categories, the film missed out on nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Felicity Jones) and Best Film Editing, both of which had been considered strong possibilities.

Searchlight Pictures’ A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic, earned three acting nominations. Timothée Chalamet received his second career nod for Best Actor, Edward Norton was recognized with his fourth nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category, and breakout star Monica Barbaro received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Complete List of Major Nominations:

Best Picture

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Perez
  • A Real Pain
  • Sing Sing
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Director

  • Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez)
  • Sean Baker (Anora)
  • Edward Berger (Conclave)
  • Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
  • Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light)

Best Actress

  • Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
  • Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths)
  • Mikey Madison (Anora)
  • Demi Moore (The Substance)
  • Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)

Best Actor

  • Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
  • Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
  • Daniel Craig (Queer)
  • Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
  • Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)

Best Supporting Actress

  • Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (The Last Showgirl)
  • Ariana Grande (Wicked)
  • Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
  • Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Perez)

Best Supporting Actor

  • Yura Borisov (Anora)
  • Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
  • Jeremy Strong (Apprentice)
  • Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
  • Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)

Best Original Screenplay

  • The Substance
  • Anora (Sean Baker)
  • The Brutalist (Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold)
  • A Real Pain (Jesse Eisenberg)
  • September 5

Best Adapted Screenplay

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Perez
  • Sing Sing
  • Wicked

International and Animated Features

In the International Feature Film category, Emilia Perez leads alongside Flow, I’m Still Here, Kneecap, and Vermiglio. Meanwhile, the Animated Feature lineup includes Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot.

Technical Achievements

Films like The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Emilia Perez also dominated in technical categories. Notable mentions include:

  • Best Cinematography: Emilia Perez, The Brutalist, and Conclave
  • Best Costume Design: Wicked and Nosferatu
  • Best Film Editing: Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, and Wicked
  • Best Visual Effects: Wicked, Dune: Part Two, and Deadpool & Wolverine

Music and Sound

The Original Song category includes El Mal from Emilia Perez, composed by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, and Kiss the Sky from The Wild Robot. Elton John’s Never Too Late from his biographical film and Diane Warren’s The Journey from The Six Triple Eight also made the cut.

In the Best Sound category, films like A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Gladiator II, Joker: Folie à Deux, and Wicked are among the nominees.

Documentary and Short Films

In documentary categories, nominees include Daughters, No Other Land, and Sugarcane for Feature, while Death By Numbers and I Am Ready, Warden lead the Short Documentary nominations. For Live Action Shorts, highlights include The Last Ranger and Anuja.

Conclusion

The 97th Academy Awards promises to be a celebration of cinematic excellence, with Emilia Perez leading the pack and strong contenders like Conclave, Wicked, and The Brutalist keeping the race exciting. As anticipation builds, it remains to be seen which films and artists will claim the coveted Oscars on the big night.

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