Oscar Nominations 2025

Oscar Nominations 2025: A Historic Milestone

The 2025 Oscar nominations have been announced and this year it’s all about breaking new ground. Top contenders feature films such as Emilia Pérez, which leads the pack with 13 nominations, artistically portraying the journey of a transitioning cartel leader, alongside other major films like Wicked and The Brutalist.

A Breakthrough in Representation

A standout highlight this year is the monumental nomination of Karla Sofía Gascón for her role in Emilia Pérez, making her the first transgender woman to be nominated in any acting category. Similarly, Demi Moore’s performance in The Substance has been critically acclaimed for shedding light on the complexities and strengths of older women in the industry.

Netflix’s Historical Moment

Adding another layer to this groundbreaking year is the remarkable achievement by Netflix. For the first time, three of its films – Emilia Pérez, Maria, and The Only Girl in the Orchestra – have been nominated for Best Picture. If any of these films clinch the award, it would mark Netflix’s maiden win in the prestigious Best Picture category, signifying a major shift in the industry’s openness to streaming platforms.

Stellar Performances in the Spotlight

Timothée Chalamet, known for his roles in Dune and Wonka, has been nominated for Best Actor for his transformative performance as Dylan in A Complete Unknown. He faces stiff competition from fellow nominees Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice). Stan’s nomination is particularly noteworthy as the film, a Donald Trump biopic, faced significant distribution challenges due to its controversial subject matter.

Demi Moore’s comeback continues to gain momentum with her Best Actress nomination for The Substance, a subversive horror film that critiques the movie industry’s sexism and ageism. Karla Sofía Gascón’s historical nomination for Emilia Pérez is complemented by nominations for Mikey Madison (Anora), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here), and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked).

Supporting Roles Shining Bright

Kieran Culkin, known for his role in Succession, earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his emotionally complex performance in A Real Pain. He is joined by Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Yura Borisov (Anora), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice).

Zoe Saldaña, best known for her blockbuster roles in Avatar, showcased her versatility as an idealistic lawyer in Emilia Pérez, earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her competitors include Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), and Isabella Rossellini (Conclave).

Directors Making Waves

Brady Corbet, who faced numerous challenges to bring The Brutalist to the screen, has been nominated for Best Director. He is up against Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), Sean Baker (Anora), and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown). Each of these directors has showcased their multifaceted talents, being recognized for multiple roles, including writing, editing, and producing.

Industry Giants and Indie Triumphs

Universal, along with its indie label Focus, dominates the nominations with 25 nods, driven by Wicked and Conclave. Netflix follows closely with 16 nominations for its powerhouse films, including Emilia Pérez. A24, known for its bold and unconventional choices, garnered 14 nominations, largely due to The Brutalist.

Full List of 2025 Oscar Nominees

Best Picture

• Anora (Neon) – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, Producers
• The Brutalist (A24)
• A Complete Unknown (Searchlight) – Fred Berger, James Mangold, and Alex Heineman, Producers
• Conclave (Focus Features) – Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, and Michael A. Jackman, Producers
• Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros.) – Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe, and Denis Villeneuve, Producers
• Emilia Pérez (Netflix)
• I’m Still Here (Sony Pictures Classic)
• Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
• The Substance (MUBI)
• Wicked (Universal) – Marc Platt, Producer

Best Director

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

Actor in a Leading Role

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

Actress in a Leading Role

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

Actor in a Supporting Role

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

Actress in a Supporting Role

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

Adapted Screenplay

• A Complete Unknown, Screenplay by James Mangold and Jay Cocks
• Conclave, Screenplay by Peter Straughan
• Emilia Pérez, Screenplay by Jacques Audiard, with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, and Nicolas Livecchi
• Nickel Boys, Screenplay by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
• Sing Sing, Screenplay by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Story by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, and John “Divine G” Whitfield

Original Screenplay

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

Animated Short Film

• Beautiful Men (Miyu Distribution) – Nicolas Keppens and Brecht Van Elslande
• In the Shadow of Cypress, Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
• Magic Candies (Toei Animation) – Daisuke Nishio and Takashi Washio
• Wander to Wonder (Miyu Distribution) – Nina Gantz and Stienette Bosklopper
• Yuck! (Miyu Distribution) – Loïc Espuche and Juliette Marquet

Costume Design

• A Complete Unknown, Arianne Phillips
• Conclave, Lisy Christl
• Gladiator II, Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
• Nosferatu, Linda Muir
• Wicked, Paul Tazewell

Live Action Short Film

• A Lien, Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz
• Anuja, Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai
• I’m Not a Robot (The New Yorker) – Victoria Warmerdam and Trent
• The Last Ranger, Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Manifest) – Nebojša Slijepčević and Danijel Pek

Makeup and Hairstyling

• A Different Man, Mike Marino, David Presto, and Crystal Jurado
• Emilia Pérez, Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, and Jean-Christophe Spadaccini
• Nosferatu, David White, Traci Loader, and Suzanne StokesMunton
• The Substance, Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli
• Wicked, Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sarah Nuth

Original Score

• The Brutalist, Daniel Blumberg
• Conclave, Volker Bertelmann
• Emilia Pérez, Clément Ducol and Camille
• Wicked, John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
• The Wild Robot, Kris Bowers

Animated Feature Film

• Flow (Sideshow/Janus Films)
• Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney) – Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen
• Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films) – Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Netflix)
• The Wild Robot (Universal) – Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

Cinematography

• The Brutalist, Lol Crawley
• Dune: Part Two, Greig Fraser
• Emilia Pérez, Paul Guilhaume
• Maria, Ed Lachman
• Nosferatu, Jarin Blaschke

Documentary Feature Film

• Black Box Diaries (MTV Documentary Films) – Shiori Ito, Eric Nyari, and Hanna Aqvilin
• No Other Land, Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham
• Porcelain War (Picturehouse) – Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev, Aniela Sidorska, and Paula DuPre’ Pesmen
• Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (Kino Lorber) – Johan Grimonprez, Daan Milius, and Rémi Grellety
• Sugarcane (National Geographic Documentary Films)

Documentary Short Film

• Death by Numbers – Kim A. Snyder and Janique L. Robillard
• I Am Ready, Warden (MTV Documentary Films) – Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp
• Incident (The New Yorker) – Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven
• Instruments of a Beating Heart (The New York Times OpDocs/Cineric Creative) – Ema Ryan Yamazaki and Eric Nyari
• The Only Girl in the Orchestra (Netflix) – Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington

Film Editing

• Anora – Sean Baker
• The Brutalist – David Jancso
• Conclave – Nick Emerson
• Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling
• Wicked – Myron Kerstein

International Feature Film

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

Original Song

• “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, Music by Clément Ducol and Camille, Lyric by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard
• “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight,” Music and Lyric by Diane Warren “Like a Bird” from “Sing Sing,” Music and Lyric by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada
• “Mi Camino” from “Emilia Pérez,” Music and Lyric by Camille and Clément Ducol
• “Never Too Late” from “Elton John: Never Too Late,” Music and Lyric by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin

Production  Deisign

• “The Brutalist,” Production Design: Judy Becker, Set Decoration: Patricia Cuccia The Girl with the Needle – Denmark

• “Conclave,” Production Design: Suzie Davies, Set Decoration: Cynthia Sleiter
• “Dune: Part Two,” Production Design: Patrice Vermette, Set Decoration: Shane Vieau
• “Nosferatu,” Production Design: Craig Lathrop, Set Decoration: Beatrice Brentnerová
• “Wicked,” Production Design: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Lee Sandales

Sound

• “A Complete Unknown,” Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey and David Giammarco
• “Dune: Part Two,” Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill
• “Emilia Perez,” Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz and Niels Barletta
• “Wicked,” Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John Marquis
• “The Wild Robot,” Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo and Leff Lefferts

Visual Effects

• “Alien: Romulus,” Eric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin and Shane Mahan
• “Better Man,” Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft and Peter Stubbs
• “Dune: Part Two,” Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe and Gerd Nefzer
• “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story and Rodney Burke
• “Wicked,” Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk and Paul Corbould