Oscar Nominations 2025: A Complete Unknown Leads

The highly anticipated Oscar nominations 2025 have been announced, recognizing the crème de la crème of the film industry. The nominations honor outstanding achievements in various categories, setting the stage for the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on March 2.

The Best Picture category features a diverse range of films, including Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. Notable actors like Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Cynthia Erivo are among the nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress. The Best Director category sees esteemed filmmakers Jacques Audiard, Sean Baker, and James Mangold vying for the top spot.

The nominations also highlight the significance of music in this year's films, with musicals like Wicked and Emilia Pérez, as well as the biopic A Complete Unknown, receiving multiple nods. The Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories feature an impressive lineup of talented artists and composers. The ceremony, hosted by Chris Rock, promises to be an exciting celebration of cinematic excellence.

The announcement of the nominations was made on January 23, with Rachel Sennott and Paul W. Downs hosting the live event. The ceremony will be broadcast on various platforms, including ABC's Good Morning America, ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu. As the film industry gears up for the 97th Oscars, fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating the winners of these prestigious awards.

With the Oscars 2025 nominations now out, the countdown to the main event has begun. The ceremony on March 2 will be a star-studded affair, honoring the best of the film industry. As the world waits with bated breath, one thing is certain – this year's Oscars will be a celebration of cinematic brilliance and artistic excellence.