Introduction
The 97th Academy Awards are just around the corner, with the ceremony scheduled to air on March 2, 2025. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Conan O'Brien, this year's Oscars promise excitement, diversity, and historic milestones. Let's dive into the highlights and nominees of this prestigious event.
Best Picture Nominees
These films have captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Here are the nominees for Best Picture:
- "Anora"
- "The Brutalist"
- "Conclave"
- "Dune: Part Two"
- "Emilia Pérez"
- "Nickel Boys"
- "The Substance"
- "Wicked"
Historic Moments
This year is a landmark for representation. Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender performer nominated in an acting category for her role in "Emilia Pérez." Additionally, Cynthia Erivo's nomination for "Wicked" makes her the first out queer Black performer to compete in the Best Actress category.
Major Categories
Best Director
- Sean Baker for "Anora"
- Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist"
- James Mangold for "A Complete Unknown"
- Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez"
- Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance"
Best Actor
- Adrien Brody in "The Brutalist"
- Timothée Chalamet in "A Complete Unknown"
- Colman Domingo in "Sing Sing"
- Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave"
- Sebastian Stan in "The Substance"
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked"
- Karla Sofía Gascón in "Emilia Pérez"
- Fernanda Torres in "I'm Still Here"
- Mikey Madison in "Anora"
- Demi Moore in "The Substance"
Stay tuned for the Oscars 2025 on March 2, broadcast live on ABC. For the full list of nominees, visit the official Oscars website.