• The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, 2025.
• “Emilia Pérez” leads with a total of 13 nominations, including Best Picture.
• Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott hosted the announcement, which was delayed due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
• The ceremony is set to take place on March 2, 2025, broadcast live from Hollywood.
• The academy recognized a diverse selection of films across various categories, reflecting a rich year in cinema.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards on January 23, 2025, with the ceremony scheduled for March 2 in Hollywood. This year’s lineup features a remarkable array of films and talent, highlighting a significant focus on diversity, including the first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar, Karla Sofía Gascón, for her role in Emilia Pérez. This film garnered a total of 13 nominations, significantly leading the field.

The nominations were delivered by Bowen Yang, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, alongside writer and actor Rachel Sennott at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The announcement came after a series of postponements due to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, which compelled the Academy to extend the voting period and carefully consider the event's scheduling.

Among the notable contenders for Best Picture are Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. The nominations in the Best Actor category include Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, Ralph Fiennes for Conclave, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice.

In the Best Actress category, the nominees are Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison for Anora, Demi Moore for The Substance, and Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here.

The list of nominees is extensive, covering key categories such as Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and various screenplay, animated feature, and documentary awards. Highlights include a nomination for Jacques Audiard for directing Emilia Pérez and Sean Baker for Anora.

The complete nominees list and further details about the upcoming ceremony can be found through various news sources, including the New York Times, HuffPost, AP News, The Guardian, and Reuters.