Countdown to the 2025 Oscars: Front-Runners and Nominations Unveiled

The excitement surrounding the 2025 Oscars is palpable as the nominations for the 97th edition have been unveiled. Scheduled to be hosted by Conan O'Brien on March 2, the announcement went ahead despite the ongoing wildfires affecting Los Angeles. As anticipated, the front-runners for this year's honors are Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist, each earning significant recognition.

With a remarkable total of 13 nominations, Emilia Pérez secures its place as one of the films with the highest number of nominations ever recorded in the awards. Other strong contenders include Bob Dylan's biographical film A Complete Unknown, the intriguing Vatican thriller Conclave, the chilling horror tale The Substance, and the sequel Dune: Part Two.

As we reflect on this year’s nominees, it’s an exciting time for cinema enthusiasts.

Nominations for the 2025 Oscars (films that debuted in 2024))

• Best Picture
• Best Directing
• Actor in a Leading Role
• Actor in a Supporting Role
• Actress in a Leading Role
• Actress in a Supporting Role
• Animated Feature Film
• Best Original Screenplay
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Cinematography
• Best Costume Design
• Best Makeup & Hairstyling
• Best Editing
• Best Production Design
• Best Original Score
• Best Original Song
• Best Visual Effects
• Best Sound
• Best International Film
• Best Documentary Feature Film
• Best Documentary Short Film
• Best Animated Short Film
• Best Live Action Short Film