The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been revealed, celebrating the best in film from the past year. With fierce competition in every category, frontrunners like Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown, and Conclave are leading the charge.
When Are the Oscars in 2025?
The 2025 Oscars are set to take place on Sunday, 2 March 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The live broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST on ABC and be available for streaming on services like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV.
Where Are the Oscars Held in 2025?
This year’s ceremony will once again be hosted at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Known for its grand architecture and state-of-the-art technology, the venue has been home to the Academy Awards since 2002.
How to Watch:
Viewers can catch the event live on ABC or stream it through Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and Fubo TV. International viewers can watch through broadcasters in over 200 territories.
Complete List of Oscar Nominations for 2025
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I'm Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Director
- Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
- Sean Baker (Anora)
- Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
- James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
Best Actor
- Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here)
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
- Ariana Grande (Wicked)
- Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
- Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov (Anora)
- Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
- Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
- Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Best Adapted Screenplay
- A Complete Unknown – Jay Cocks and James Mangold
- Conclave – Peter Straughan
- Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard
- Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
- Sing Sing – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Best Original Screenplay
- Anora – Sean Baker
- The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
- A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
- September 5 – Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
- The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Original Song
- "Never Too Late" – Never Too Late (Elton John)
- "El Mal" – Emilia Pérez
- "Mi Camino" – Emilia Pérez
- "Like A Bird" – Sing Sing
- "The Journey" – The Six Triple Eight
Best Original Score
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best International Feature
- I'm Still Here (Brazil)
- The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
- Emilia Pérez (France)
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
- Flow (Latvia)
Best Animated Feature
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Best Documentary Feature
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
- Sugarcane
Best Costume Design
- Wicked
- Nosferatu
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- A Different Man
- Emilia Pérez
- Nosferatu
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Production Design
- Wicked
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Nosferatu
- Conclave
Best Sound
- A Complete Unknown
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Film Editing
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
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Best Cinematography
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
Best Visual Effects
- Alien: Romulus
- Better Man
- Dune: Part Two
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Wicked
Best Live Action Short
- Anuja
- I'm Not a Robot
- The Last Ranger
- A Lien
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Best Animated Short
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck!
Best Documentary Short
- Death by Numbers
- I Am Ready, Warden
- Incident
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Notable Moments to Watch For:
- Karla Sofía Gascón’s Historic Nomination: She becomes the first transgender actress to earn an acting nod.
- Conan O'Brien's Hosting Debut: The comedian is set to bring fresh energy to the ceremony.
- A Musical Shift: This year, the Oscars will forego live performances for Best Original Song nominees.
The film industry eagerly awaits the big night to see which films and stars will shine brightest at the Dolby Theatre. Don't miss this star-studded celebration of cinematic excellence!