The 2025 Academy Award nominees have been announced, with a historic ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2025, where Emilia Pérez leads the nominations with a record 13, marking a significant achievement for a non-English-language film.

Emilia Pérez has dominated the awards season, winning Best Motion Picture and Best Non-English Language Film at the Golden Globes, and will compete against Anora, another Best Picture nominee.

The film's 13 nominations include prestigious categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Song, underscoring its historical significance in Hollywood.

Karla Sofía Gascón's nomination for Best Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez highlights the film's groundbreaking representation, making her the first openly trans actress nominated in this category.

Gascón's nomination has attracted significant attention, particularly amid controversy over past tweets, emphasizing the evolving landscape of representation in the film industry.

Cynthia Erivo received her second nomination for Best Actress, making her the second Black woman with multiple nominations in this category, while Ariana Grande also earned her first Oscar nomination for her performance in Wicked.

The films The Brutalist and Wicked follow closely behind with 10 nominations each, with The Brutalist winning Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes.

Timothée Chalamet has made history as the youngest actor since James Dean to receive two Best Actor nominations, with his latest nod for A Complete Unknown.

Colman Domingo has achieved back-to-back Best Actor nominations, a rarity last accomplished by Denzel Washington in 2018, and is recognized as the first out LGBTQ+ actor to do so.

Demi Moore, at 62, earns her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in The Substance, marking a significant career milestone.

Isabella Rossellini receives her first Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Conclave, while Jeremy Strong and Monica Barbaro also make their Oscar debuts.

First-time nominees this year include Mikey Madison for Anora, Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here, Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice, and Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain, among others.