Finally the moment has arrived where the 97th Academy Awards is getting closer, and the most anticipated nominations for the Oscar 2025 has been announced. Having already been postponed as the recent raging wildfires in Los Angeles have only intensified, it would indeed be timely that the nominations come as something much welcomed by both Hollywood and all movie enthusiasts on this earth. With 2 March set for the event, this year’s Oscars are sure to be a stiff fight among some breakthrough films, innovative directors, and scintillating performances.
2025 Oscar Nomination
Best Picture Contenders
In terms of storylines, this year’s best picture contenders are all diverse and exciting. Netflix’s Emilia Pérez is something of a critics’ divisive film; it tops the list of possibilities for a nominated entry. Much hype surrounds other contenders in Brady Corbet’s sweeping epic tale of resilience and art in The Brutalist. Another widely discussed entry is Conclave, the drama about the pope starring Ralph Fiennes. With films such as these, along with many other yet-to-be-announced nominees, the mix will surely be bold storytelling and cinematic brilliance.
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
This year’s Best Actress race promises to be one of the most exciting in memory. Demi Moore, The Substance, will be a hard one to overlook for her commanding performance. Then there is Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown, playing the role of his life. For the most part, audiences would remember Ariana Grande for Wicked, her musical prowess notwithstanding. Other contenders have made the category very closely contested.
Best Actor in Leading Role
There’s much quality work in Best Actor. Kieran Culkin, in A Real Pain, is emotionally, layeringly good. Edward Norton plays in his comfort zone as he gives us trademark intensity on screen. JJeremy Strong, in The Apprentice, and Guy Pearce, in The Brutalist, also shine among the rest of the lot, as this year’s selection involves just high-quality talent.
It’s all the supporting actors and actresses who bring a film to life. And the Best Supporting Actress nominees of the year are Monica Barbaro from A Complete Unknown and Isabella Rossellini for Conclave. Kicking off the Best Supporting Actor of the year, do not miss out on seeing Yura Borisov in Anora and Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
Writing: Original and Adapted Screenplay
The Oscar celebrate stories. Best Original Screenplay nominations for this year go to Anora, The Brutalist, and A Real Pain. Each of these films will bring its own unique storylines and fresh ideas. A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, and Nickel Boys will feature in the Adapted Screenplay category as they have adapted their work very well from very interesting source material.
International and Animated Features
Tied for the award of Best International Feature Film and Best Animated Feature Film are talents hailing from all walks of the earth. While the nominees have not yet been announced, films such as The Wild Robot are drawing all eyes in the Best Animated Feature category. These films encourage creativity and stories across borders.
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Technical Accomplishments-Music, Cinematography and Editing
This year’s technical nominations for the best, in fact, highlight the craft involved in the art of magic: Best Music – Original Score includes Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Wicked. Thus, sound effects are very pivotal in evoking emotions. Some of the big contenders for this year’s film include cinematography. The candidates for Best Film Editing will come out as winners because visuals will tell beautiful stories without breaks in the conversation.
Best Original Song
The Best Original Song nominees are eagerly awaited by the music fans. Such films as Wicked and Emilia Pérez are sure to be added to the list. Such songs add a dimension and emotional value to them, making films a memorable occasion at the cinema.
Visual and Production Design
Movies depend on the visuals to reach the masses, and this year’s Best Visual Effects nominees are Nosferatu and Gladiator II. These films have also advanced when it comes to the technology factor, but for Best Production Design it is more the case in Wicked and A Complete Unknown. Elaborate worlds help achieve a type of immersion which is not feasible elsewhere.
Costumes and Makeup: The Character Revelation
This Best Costume Design is the celebration of creativity in designing. Gladiator II and Nosferatu are contending for authentic and imaginative choices in wardrobe. In the category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling, A Different Man and The Substance are examples of transformation in telling a story.
Short Films and Documentaries
Short films often highlight powerful stories in a condensed format. Nominees for Best Animated Short Film include Beautiful Men and Magic Candies. In the Best Live Action Short Film category, I’m Not a Robot and The Last Ranger stand out. Documentaries, too, have their moment, with nominees like Anora and Sing Sing telling impactful stories.
What to Expect at the Oscars
The 2025 Oscars ceremony will thrill and surprise as it broadcasts live on 2 March. ABC will air it in the US and ITV will air it in the UK, featuring performances, heartfelt speeches, and stunning fashion. The competition among the nominees is stiff, and this year’s Oscars are going to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history.
The Significance of the Oscars
The Oscars are one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment world. They acknowledge creativity, diversity, and excellence in filmmaking. With established names and new faces in this year’s nominations, the cinematic world undergoes a change with time.
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Conclusion
Oscar nominations 2025 point the way toward an unforgettable awards season. The best of cinema has come to life this year through such masterpieces in film as The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez. Brilliant performances by Demi Moore and Kieran Culkin ensure that it will be a season of great films. Starting March 2nd, lovers of movies and critics will keenly watch with bated breath as the count down of who will walk off with those glinting gold statuettes unravels. Certainly, Oscar 2025 would most surely toast storytelling magic, handing it over to whoever has pushed their artistic boundaries to that of entertaining.