Oscars 2025 Nominations to Be Announced Amid High Anticipation

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are set to be announced Thursday morning, with Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott revealing the nominees starting at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The highly anticipated event will highlight the film industry’s top achievements over the past year.

This year’s Oscars ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place on March 2 and air on ABC. The nominations announcement, originally delayed due to the LA wildfires, has generated significant buzz, with films like “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” and “Wicked” expected to dominate the categories.

Among the notable contenders are Yura Borisov for “Anora,” Kieran Culkin for “A Real Pain,” and Edward Norton for “A Complete Unknown.” In the Best Actress category, Ariana Grande for “Wicked” and Felicity Jones for “The Brutalist” are strong favorites. Other films expected to receive multiple nominations include “Emilia Pérez,” “Nickel Boys,” and “Sing Sing.”

The Academy Awards, often referred to as the Oscars, celebrate excellence in cinematic achievements. This year’s ceremony promises to be a star-studded event, with performances and appearances by some of Hollywood‘s biggest names. The nominations will set the stage for what is expected to be a competitive and memorable awards season.

As the film industry continues to recover from the challenges posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the Oscars serve as a reminder of the resilience and creativity of filmmakers and actors worldwide. Stay tuned for updates as the nominations are revealed and the countdown to the 97th Academy Awards begins.