The much-anticipated nominations for the Oscars 2025 have finally been unveiled after being postponed twice due to devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. The announcement, eagerly awaited by the film industry and fans alike, celebrates the finest stars and films from the past year. Highlighting a diverse range of talent and storytelling, this year's nominees reflect the creativity and resilience of the film industry.
In the coveted Best Picture category, nominees include "Alien: Romulus," "Better Man," "Dune: Part Two," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and "Wicked." These films, showcasing a mix of thrilling sci-fi adventures and captivating musicals, have captured audiences worldwide.
The Best Live Action Short category features a compelling selection with "Anuja," "I'm Not a Robot," "The Last Ranger," "A Lien," and "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent." Meanwhile, in the Best Animated Short category, nominees include "Beautiful Men," "In the Shadow of the Cypress," "Magic Candies," "Wander to Wonder," and "Yuck!", highlighting innovative animation techniques and storytelling.
In the acting categories, Adrien Brody ("The Brutalist"), Timothée Chalamet ("A Complete Unknown"), Colman Domingo ("Sing Sing"), Ralph Fiennes ("Conclave"), and Sebastian Stan ("The Apprentice") vie for Best Actor. For Best Actress, Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked"), Karla Sofía Gascón ("Emilia Pérez"), Mikey Madison ("Anora"), Demi Moore ("The Substance"), and Fernanda Torres ("I'm Still Here") are in contention, each offering powerful performances.
Supporting roles have not gone unnoticed, with Monica Barbaro ("A Complete Unknown"), Ariana Grande ("Wicked"), Felicity Jones ("The Brutalist"), Isabella Rossellini ("Conclave"), and Zoe Saldaña ("Emilia Pérez") nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Meanwhile, Yura Borisov ("Anora"), Kieran Culkin ("A Real Pain"), Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown"), Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist"), and Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice") are recognized in the Best Supporting Actor category.
Best Director nominees represent an international array of films including "I'm Still Here" from Brazil, "The Girl with the Needle" from Denmark, "Emilia Pérez" from France, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" from Germany, and "Flow" from Latvia. This diverse representation underscores the global influence of cinema.
In animation, the Best Animated Feature contenders are "Flow," "Inside Out 2," "Memoir of a Snail," "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl," and "The Wild Robot." These films have delighted audiences with their imaginative worlds and compelling narratives.
Documentary storytelling also takes center stage with Best Documentary Feature nominees such as "Black Box Diaries," "No Other Land," "Porcelain War," "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat," and "Sugarcane." These documentaries offer profound insights into real-world issues and personal stories.
Attention to detail is celebrated in the Best Costume Design category with nods to "Wicked," "Nosferatu," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," and "Gladiator II." These films showcase exemplary craftsmanship in bringing characters to life through costume.
For original writing, the Best Original Screenplay nominees include Sean Baker for "Anora," Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold for "The Brutalist," Jesse Eisenberg for "A Real Pain," Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David for "September 5," and Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance."
Music also plays a significant role in this year's Oscars. The Best Original Song category highlights songs that have resonated with audiences: Elton John's "Never Too Late" from "Never Too Late," "El Mal" and "Mi Camino" from "Emilia Pérez," "Like A Bird" from "Sing Sing," and "The Journey" from "The Six Triple Eight."
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