Oscar Nominations 2025: The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were officially announced today, January 23. Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott hosted the event, unveiling nominees across all 24 categories live from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. The announcement began at 7 PM IST and was streamed live on YouTube.
Oscar Nominations 2025
The Oscar nominations 2025 were unveiled on January 23 at 7 PM IST, drawing significant excitement. The announcement, hosted by Bowen Yang, Rachel Sennott, Sian Heder, and Eric Roth, took place at the renowned Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Viewers could watch the live stream on Disney+ Hotstar, Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the Academy’s social media channels, and ABC’s Good Morning America.
Originally set for January 17, the announcement was delayed due to disruptions caused by the LA wildfires, which affected the voting process. In response, the Academy extended the voting timeline and canceled the customary Oscar Nominees Luncheon to ensure fairness and prioritize safety.
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Oscar Nominations 2025 List
The list of Oscar Nominations 2025 is given in the table below:
| Oscar Nominations 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Nominees |
| 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) |
| Actress in a Leading Role | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascon (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) |
| Best Director | Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown) |
| Best Picture | Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked |
| Actor in a Supporting Role | Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) |
| Actress in a Supporting Role | Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), Zoe Saldana (Emilia Pérez) |
| Original Score | The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Wild Robot |
| Adapted Screenplay | A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing |
| Original Screenplay | Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, The Substance, September 5 |
| Animated Feature | Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Wild Robot |
| Production Design | The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, Wicked |
| Costume Design | A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Gladiator II, Nosferatu, Wicked |
| Cinematography | The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Maria, Nosferatu |
| Editing | Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Wicked |
| Makeup and Hairstyling | A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, Nosferatu, The Substance, Wicked |
| Best Sound | A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Wild Robot |
| Visual Effects | Alien: Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked |
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Oscar Nominations 2025 FAQs
Q.1. When were the Oscar Nominations 2025 announced?
Ans. The 2025 Oscar Nominations were revealed on January 23 at 7 PM IST during a live event at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Q.2. Who hosted the Oscar Nominations 2025 announcement?
Ans. The announcement was hosted by Bowen Yang, Rachel Sennott, Sian Heder, and Eric Roth.
Q.3. Where could viewers watch the Oscar Nominations 2025 announcement?
Ans. The event was live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, Oscar.com, Oscars.org, YouTube, and the Academy’s social media platforms.
Q.4. Why was the Oscar Nominations 2025 announcement delayed?
Ans. The announcement, originally set for January 17, was delayed due to LA wildfires disrupting the voting schedule.
Q.5. What films are nominated for Best Picture in the Oscars 2025?
Ans. Nominees for Best Picture include Anora, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, and Wicked, among others.
