The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, honoring the finest cinematic achievements of 2024. The announcement, delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, has reignited excitement for Hollywood’s most prestigious event.

The winners will be revealed in a star-studded ceremony at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. For the first time, the event will be live-streamed on Hulu alongside its broadcast on ABC, marking a new era of accessibility for global audiences.

This year’s nominations reflect the Academy’s continued push for diversity and inclusion in storytelling, promising a vibrant and evolving cinematic future.

Biggest Highlights:
French director Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez made history, earning 13 nominations — the most ever for a non-English-language film. The transgender cartel musical, released by Netflix, has dominated across key categories, including Best Picture, Directing, and Original Screenplay.

Other top contenders include the epic immigrant saga The Brutalist and the Broadway musical adaptation Wicked, each securing 10 nominations. Biopics also had a strong showing, with A Complete Unknown, based on the life of Bob Dylan, and the Vatican thriller Conclave picking up eight nods apiece.

Key Nominees:
Here’s a glimpse of the nominees in some of the biggest categories:

Best Picture:
Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, among others.

Actor in a Leading Role:
Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing).

Actress in a Leading Role:
Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here).

Directing:
Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), and Sean Baker (Anora).

Animated Feature Film:
Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

Oscar Ceremony Goes Digital
In a historic move, the Oscars will be live-streamed for the first time on Hulu, offering wider accessibility to international viewers. The Academy has also introduced the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) to ensure transparency in the voting process.

Diversity and Inclusion in Focus
The 97th Oscars continues the Academy’s efforts toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a slate of nominations featuring stories and talent from underrepresented communities.

Full List of Nominees
A detailed list of all 23 categories, including technical awards, writing, music, and more, can be found on the Academy’s official website.

The 97th Academy Awards promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinematic excellence. With record-breaking nominations and a commitment to inclusivity, the event is set to captivate audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for live updates and red-carpet coverage!