Oscars 2025: Exciting Nominations Amid Wildfire Challenges

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Academy Awards are scheduled for March 2, 2025, despite multiple delays caused by recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area that postponed the nominations announcement. This year’s race features significant contenders, including major studios such as Netflix, A24, and Universal.

Leading the nominations is Emilia Pérez, with 13 nods, closely followed by The Brutalist and Wicked, which each garnered 10 nominations. A Complete Unknown and Conclave are also in the spotlight with 8 nominations each.

Winners of notable awards, like Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director, are often hot topics during the Oscars, but the races for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress may provide the evening’s biggest surprises. The Oscar season is known for its unexpected outcomes, and the 2025 ceremony is shaping up to be no different.

The film A Complete Unknown has received praise for its compelling performances, particularly that of Monica Barbaro, who portrays folk legend Joan Baez. Baez publicly endorsed Barbaro’s portrayal, stating, ‘I loved what she did in the film. If I didn’t think she was good at it, I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed it in general.’

Emilia Pérez explores the life of a former cartel kingpin navigating her transition, with Karla Sofía Gascón in the lead role. Despite the film’s controversies, actress Zoe Saldaña‘s supporting role has gained traction, especially after her Golden Globe win for the performance.

In The Brutalist, a depiction of the American Dream gone awry, it’s anticipated that the film, which has received ten nominations, will contend vigorously for both Best Picture and Best Actor, featuring an emotionally rich performance from the lead.

On the acting front, Peter Strong‘s portrayal of Roy Cohn in Somebody to Love, showcasing the character’s complex nature without romanticizing his actions, has also been highlighted as a standout performance. The film captures historical nuances while navigating the tumultuous dynamics of corporate greed.

Finally, Ariana Grande‘s portrayal of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film has introduced a fresh perspective to the beloved character. Her performance is being noted as a standout, particularly among heavier dramatic contenders.

While the awards season often brings tensions and surprises, many classics have also been nominated this year. As the industry gears up for the Oscars, excitement is palpable for both nominees and viewers alike.