Oscar Nominations 2025: Complete List of 97th Academy Awards Nominees

The much-anticipated nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were officially announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 23, 2025. After a series of delays caused by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations were revealed in a live-streamed event hosted by actor-writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. Mark your calendars as the Oscars 2025 will take place on March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre, with Conan O’Brien hosting the prestigious event.

Highlights of the 2025 Oscars

• India’s Representation:
  • Anuja, a short film backed by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra, has earned a nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category. This continues India’s impressive streak on the global cinematic stage.
  • However, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light, India’s entry for Best International Feature Film, failed to secure a nomination despite critical acclaim.
• Leading Films:
  • Emilia Pérez leads the pack with 13 nominations.
  • Wicked and The Brutalist follow closely with 10 nominations each.

Complete List of Oscar Nominations 2025

1. Best Picture

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Complete Unknown
• The Substance
• Wicked
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• I’m Still Here
• Nickel Boys

2. Best Actor

• Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
• Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
• Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)

3. Best Actress

• Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
• Mikey Madison (Anora)
• Demi Moore (The Substance)
• Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
• Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)

4. Best Supporting Actress

• Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
• Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
• Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
• Ariana Grande (Wicked)
• Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

5. Best Supporting Actor

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

6. Best Director

• Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
• James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
• Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
• Sean Baker (Anora)
• Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)

7. Best Adapted Screenplay

• A Complete Unknown – Jay Cocks and James Mangold
• Conclave – Peter Straughan
• Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
• Sing Sing – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
• Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard

8. Best Original Screenplay

• Anora – Sean Baker
• The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
• September 5 – Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
• The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
• A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg

9. Best Original Song

• Never Too Late – Elton John: Never Too Late
• Like A Bird – Sing Sing
• The Journey – The Six Triple Eight
• El Mal – Emilia Pérez
• Mi Camino – Emilia Pérez

10. Best Original Score

• The Brutalist
• Conclave
• Wicked
• The Wild Robot
• Emilia Pérez

11. Best International Feature

• I’m Still Here (Brazil)
• The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
• Flow (Latvia)
• Emilia Pérez (France)
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)

12. Best Animated Feature

• Flow
• Inside Out 2
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• The Wild Robot
• Memoir of a Snail

13. Best Documentary Feature

• Black Box Diaries
• Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
• No Other Land
• Porcelain War
• Sugarcane

14. Best Live Action Short Film

• Anuja
• The Last Ranger
• A Lien
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
• I’m Not a Robot

15. Best Animated Short Film

• Beautiful Men
• Magic Candies
• Wander to Wonder
• Yuck!
• In the Shadow of the Cypress

India’s Proud Moment at the Oscars

The short film Anuja stands out as India’s beacon of cinematic excellence, marking yet another milestone for the country on the global stage. Guneet Monga, already a celebrated figure with three Oscar nominations and two wins, continues to make the nation proud.

Closing Thoughts

The 97th Academy Awards nominations showcase an eclectic mix of stories, performances, and technical brilliance, promising an unforgettable Oscars night. With strong contenders across all categories, the ceremony is sure to be a spectacular celebration of global cinema.

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