The nominations for the Oscars 2025 have been announced, and this year’s lineup features a stunning array of talent, groundbreaking films, and awe-inspiring performances. From highly anticipated blockbusters to emotionally charged stories, the 97th Academy Awards promises to celebrate the best of cinema. Below is a detailed breakdown of the nominees across various categories, including notable highlights such as the short film Anuja, which has gained international recognition.
Highlights of Oscars 2025 Nominations
Anuja Makes History
- The short film Anuja has secured a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Backed by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the film showcases the struggles of two sisters navigating a harsh world.
- Directed by Adam J Graves, the film stars Ananya Shanbhag, Sajda Pathan, and Nagesh Bhosle.
- Anuja was produced in collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and Shine Global, with Netflix planning to release the film soon.
Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Impact
- Guneet Monga Kapoor, an Academy Award winner for The Elephant Whisperers in 2023, co-produced Anuja, further solidifying her legacy in global cinema.
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anita Bhatia served as executive producers, contributing to the film’s widespread acclaim.
Key Categories and Nominations
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Director
- Sean Baker (Anora)
- Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
- Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
- Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Actor
- Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
- Ariana Grande (Wicked)
- Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
- Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov (Anora)
- Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
- Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
- Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Notable Technical Nominations
Best Cinematography
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
Best Original Screenplay
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
Best Adapted Screenplay
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Best Visual Effects
- Alien: Romulus
- Better Man
- Dune: Part Two
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Wicked
Special Mentions: Music and Animation
Best Original Song
- Never Too Late (Elton John: Never Too Late)
- El Mal (Emilia Pérez)
- Mi Camino (Emilia Pérez)
- Like a Bird (Sing Sing)
- The Journey (The Six Triple Eight)
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Best Animated Feature
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
