Source: BBC
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were revealed today, January 23, 2025, with Netflix’s Emilia Pérez setting a historic milestone as the most-nominated non-English language film in Oscars history with 13 nods.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Key Highlights of the Nominations
Best Picture: Contenders include Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, and Conclave among others.
Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing) are among the nominees.
Best Actress: Ariana Grande (Wicked), Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez), and Demi Moore (The Substance) lead the category.
Best Supporting Roles: Ariana Grande (Wicked) and Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) earned nods for their performances.
Other Standouts: Wicked and The Brutalist each secured 10 nominations, while Conclave and A Complete Unknown followed closely with eight.
This year’s nominations reflect a diverse range of genres, from musicals like Wicked to international dramas such as Emilia Pérez.
The Oscars will celebrate these achievements while acknowledging the resilience of Los Angeles amidst recent wildfires.
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