The Academy has revealed the nominations for the 97th Oscars, setting the stage for a spectacular showdown on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. After delays caused by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott unveiled the nominees for this year’s most prestigious awards in cinema.
The Big Contenders
Leading the pack are Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Wicked, each securing multiple nominations across key categories. In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Anuja, a short film produced by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra, has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, marking India’s growing influence on the global stage.
Complete List of Key Nominations
Best Picture
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Anora
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The Brutalist
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A Complete Unknown
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Conclave
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Dune: Part Two
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Emilia Pérez
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I’m Still Here
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Nickel Boys
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The Substance
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Wicked
Best Actor
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Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
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Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
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Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
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Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
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Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Best Actress
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Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
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Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
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Mikey Madison (Anora)
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Demi Moore (The Substance)
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Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Supporting Actor
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Yura Borisov (Anora)
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Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
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Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
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Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
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Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Best Supporting Actress
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Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
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Ariana Grande (Wicked)
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Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
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Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
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Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Best Director
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Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
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Sean Baker (Anora)
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Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
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Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
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James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
Spotlight on ‘Anuja’
India’s Anuja shines brightly among the nominees for Best Live Action Short Film. This heartfelt film, supported by Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga and international star Priyanka Chopra, captures a powerful story that has resonated with audiences worldwide. Its nomination underscores the growing prominence of Indian cinema in the global arena.
Other Notable Nominations
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Best International Feature Film: Emilia Pérez (France), I’m Still Here (Brazil), Flow (Latvia), and others.
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Best Cinematography: The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Maria, Nosferatu, and Emilia Pérez.
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Best Original Song: Tracks like El Mal (Emilia Pérez) and Never Too Late (Elton John: Never Too Late).
What’s Next?
The winners of the 97th Academy Awards will be revealed in a glittering ceremony on March 10, 2025. With fierce competition across categories and films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez dominating the scene, the Oscars promise to be an exciting celebration of cinematic artistry.
