Oscars 2025 Nominations: Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra's 'Anuja' secures a spot; 'All We Imagine as Light' and 'Santosh' miss out

The 97th Academy Awards nominations were announced today, and "Emilia Perez" has dominated the field with a staggering 14 nominations. This achievement places the film alongside cinematic titans like All About Eve,' 'Titanic,' and 'La La Land,' all of which previously garnered 14 nominations.'Emilia Perez' not only met expectations with its 14 Oscar nominations but also exceeded them. The film secured key nominations in categories where its success was less certain, including Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and two additional nods for Selena Gomez in Best Supporting Actress and Original Song.While 'Emilia Perez' leads the pack with 14 nominations, the Oscar race remains competitive. 'Conclave,' a critically acclaimed film directed by Edward Berger, has emerged as a strong contender, securing nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes, and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. This recognition follows its success at the BAFTA Awards, further solidifying its position as a major player in the awards season.'Wicked,' Universal's box office hit, also garnered significant recognition with multiple nominations. Cynthia Erivo received a Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Elphaba, while Ariana Grande earned a nod for Best Supporting Actress as Glinda. The film further solidified its presence with nominations in key technical categories, including Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects.A24's 'The Brutalist,' a historical epic starring Adrien Brody, received eight nominations, including Best Actor for Brody and Best Director for Brady Corbet. While the film garnered recognition in several technical categories, it notably missed out on nominations for Supporting Actress (with Felicity Jones) and Best Film Editing, categories where it was previously considered a strong contender.Searchlight Pictures' A Complete Unknown, the biopic about Bob Dylan, picked up three acting nominations, including Best Actor for Timothee Chalamet (marking his second career nod), Best Supporting Actor for Edward Norton (his fourth nomination) and Best Supporting Actress for breakout star Monica Barbaro.Check out the full list of nominations here:BEST PICTUREAnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezA Real PainSing SingThe SubstanceWickedBEST DIRECTORJacques Audiard, Emilia PerezSean Baker, AnoraEdward Berger, ConclaveBrady Corbet, The BrutalistPayal Kapadia, All We Imagine as LightBEST ACTRESSCynthia Erivo, WickedMarianne Jean-Baptiste, Hard TruthsMikey Madison, AnoraDemi Moore, The SubstanceFernanda Torres, I'm Still HereBEST ACTORAdrien Brody, The BrutalistTimothée Chalamet, A Complete UnknownDaniel Craig, QueerColman Domingo, Sing SingRalph Fiennes, ConclaveBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSMonica Barbaro, A Complete UnknownJamie Lee Curtis, The Last ShowgirlAriana Grande, WickedIsabella Rossellini, ConclaveZoe Saldaña, Emilia PerezBEST SUPPORTING ACTORYura Borisov, AnoraKieran Culkin, A Real PainJeremy Strong, ApprenticeEdward Norton, A Complete UnknownGuy Pearce, The BrutalistBEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYThe SubstanceAnora (Sean Baker)The Brutalist (Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold)A Real Pain (Jesse Eisenberg)September 5BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAYA Complete Unknown Conclave Emilia Pérez Sing Sing Wicked BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMEmilia PérezFlowI'm Still HereKneecapVermiglioBEST ANIMATED FEATUREFlowInside Out 2Memoir of a SnailWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild RobotBEST DOCUMENTARY FEATUREDaughtersNo Other LandPorcelain WarSoundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSugarcaneBEST DOCUMENTARY SHORTDeath By NumbersI Am Ready, WardenIncidentOnce Upon a Time in UkraineA Swim LessonBEST LIVE ACTION SHORTAnujaDovecoteThe Last RangerA LienThe Man Who Could Not Remain SilentBEST ANIMATED SHORTA Beautiful ManIn the Shadow of CypressMagic CandiesWander to WonderYuckBEST ORIGINAL SCOREThe BrutalistConclaveEmilia PérezWickedThe Wild RobotBEST ORIGINAL SONGNever Too Late from Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John & Brandi Carlile)El Mal from Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard)Sick in the Head from Kneecap (Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, DJ Próvaí, Adrian Louis Richard Mcleod, and Toddla T)The Journey from The Six Triple Eight (Diane Warren)Kiss the Sky from The Wild Robot (Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack & Ali Tamposi)BEST SOUNDA Complete UnknownDune: Part TwoGladiator IIJoker: Folie à DeuxWickedBEST PRODUCTION DESIGNThe BrutalistConclaveDune: Part TwoNosferatuWickedBEST CINEMATOGRAPHYThe BrutalistConclaveEmilia PérezMariaNosferatuBEST HAIR AND MAKEUPA Different ManEmilia PérezNosferatuThe SubstanceWickedBEST COSTUME DESIGNA Complete UnknownConclaveGladiator IINosferatuWickedBEST FILM EDITINGAnoraConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezWickedBEST VISUAL EFFECTSBetter ManDeadpool & WolverineDune: Part TwoGladiator IIWicked