Lights, Camera, History! The 97th Academy Awards Unveils Its Stunning Nominees

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The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday, and it was a morning of triumph for “Emilia Pérez,” “The Brutalist,” and “Wicked.”

After acknowledging the impact of ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, Academy leaders handed the spotlight to Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott to unveil the nominees for the industry’s most prestigious prizes. The race is officially on, leading up to the star-studded March 2 ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien on ABC.

Leading the pack, the musical “Emilia Pérez” dominated with 13 nominations, followed by “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” each securing an impressive 10 nods.

Breaking Down the Front-Runners

“Emilia Pérez”
The trailblazing non-English-language musical earned acclaim despite controversy surrounding Selena Gomez’s portrayal of a Spanish-speaking character and concerns over representation of the transgender community. The film’s four Golden Globe wins helped quell some criticism, propelling it past iconic foreign films like “Roma” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”

“The Brutalist”
Brady Corbet’s post-WWII drama, starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones as Hungarian refugees, has wowed critics and audiences alike. Though recently mired in debate over its use of AI-assisted dialects, Corbet passionately defended the film, which now boasts multiple Oscar nods, including Best Picture and Best Director.

“Wicked”
The blockbuster musical directed by Jon M. Chu earned widespread acclaim, landing a Best Picture nomination and recognition for its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Grande celebrates her first Oscar nod, while Erivo, already a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winner, stands one step away from EGOT status.

This year marks a historic milestone, with two musicals, “Wicked” and “Emilia Pérez,” competing for Best Picture—something not seen since 1968 when “Oliver!” and “Funny Girl” vied for the honor.

Spotlight on Fresh Faces

The acting categories welcomed an impressive 13 first-time nominees, including Kieran Culkin, Demi Moore, Isabella Rossellini, and Zoe Saldaña.

Complete List of Major Nominees

Best Picture

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

Best 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”

Best 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”

Best Director

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

Other Highlights

In addition to honoring newcomers, the nominations celebrated films with groundbreaking visuals, compelling music, and exceptional storytelling. Notable mentions include “Dune: Part Two,” “Nosferatu,” and animated features like “Inside Out 2.”

As the countdown to March 2 begins, the 97th Academy Awards promises to celebrate cinematic excellence with fierce competition, unforgettable performances, and historic achievements. Don’t miss Hollywood’s biggest night!

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