2025 SAG Awards Nominations: 'Wicked' Leads with Five Nominations

• The adaptation of the Broadway hit 'Wicked' has topped the nominations with five nods, including Best Ensemble.
• 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Shōgun' closely follow with multiple nominations reflecting their critical acclaim.
• The SAG Awards will be hosted by Kristen Bell and streamed live on Netflix on February 23, 2025.

The Screen Actors Guild has revealed the nominations for its 31st annual awards, with 'Wicked' leading the film category with five nominations. This includes notable nods for actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey, as well as Best Ensemble and Best Stunt Ensemble awards. 'A Complete Unknown', a biopic about Bob Dylan, follows closely behind with four nominations, featuring actors Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Monica Barbaro in various categories ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/jan/08/screen-actors-guild-nominations)).

The nominations ceremony was unusually conducted via press release due to severe wildfires in California. Originally scheduled to be hosted in-person by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch, the event was canceled as over 30,000 individuals received evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/08/2025-sag-awards-nominations-full-list/77494636007/)).

Among the top contenders, 'Shōgun' has received five nominations in television categories, including Best Drama Ensemble, while 'The Bear' has also performed well with four nods. Viewer favorites like 'Abbott Elementary' and 'Hacks' are set to compete in the comedy ensemble category. Notably, Kristen Bell is a nominee for her role in 'Nobody Wants This' and will serve as the host for the awards ceremony ([AP News](https://apnews.com/article/sag-awards-2025-nominees-list-b16226ef24e163e2530df73dab9f03ab)).

The complete list of nominees highlights strong performances across various categories, including Best Actor, which features nominees such as Adrien Brody for 'The Brutalist' and Ralph Fiennes for 'Conclave'. In the Best Actress category, competition is fierce with Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, and Pamela Anderson vying for the award (USA Today).

Anticipation builds as the SAG Awards often serve as a precursor to the Oscars, which are slated to occur shortly after on March 2, 2025. The SAG nominations not only highlight the achievements of actors within the industry but also set the stage for what may follow in the prestigious Academy Awards later in the awards season.