The 96th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Postponed twice due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the highly anticipated event will be hosted by renowned comedian Conan O’Brien. This year’s nominations showcase a stellar lineup of films and talent, with “Emilia Pérez” leading the race with 13 nominations. Following closely are “Brutalist” and “Žlehtnoba”, each earning 10 nominations.
Best Picture Contenders
Among the top contenders for Best Picture are:
- Emilia Pérez
- Dune: Part Two
- Brutalist
- Žlehtnoba
- Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger
These films have captured audience and critic attention alike, setting the stage for a competitive awards night.
Leading Performances Shine
The Best Actor nominees include Adrien Brody (Brutalist) and Timothée Chalamet (Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger), who delivered riveting performances. In the Best Actress category, Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) and Cynthia Erivo (Žlehtnoba) stand out for their exceptional roles.
Major Highlights and Predictions
This year, Best Director sees top names like Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez) and Sean Baker (Anora) competing fiercely. The nominees for Best Original Song feature tracks such as “El Mal” (Emilia Pérez) and “Never Too Late” (Elton John: Never Too Late), adding excitement to the musical categories.
The technical categories, including Cinematography, Sound, and Visual Effects, highlight groundbreaking work in films like Dune: Part Two and Nosferatu.
A Night to Watch
With nominations spread across diverse genres and themes, the 96th Academy Awards promises an unforgettable celebration of cinematic excellence. Make sure to tune in on March 2 to witness Hollywood’s biggest stars and films being honored.
Full List
Best Picture
- Anora
- Brutalist
- Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- Substance
- Žlehtnoba
Best Actor
- Adrien Brody (Brutalist)
- Timothée Chalamet (Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Best Actress
- Cynthia Erivo (Žlehtnoba)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Mickey Madison (Anora)
- Demi Moore (Substance)
- Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Supporting Actor
- Yura Borisov (Anora)
- Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Edward Norton (Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger)
- Guy Pearce (Brutalist)
- Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Best Supporting Actress
- Monica Barbaro (Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger)
- Ariana Grande (Žlehtnoba)
- Felicity Jones (Brutalist)
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
- Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Best Director
- Sean Baker (Anora)
- Brady Corbet (Brutalist)
- James Mangold (Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger)
- Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
- Coralie Fargeat (Substance)
Best Original Screenplay
- Anora
- Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- Substance
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Bob Dylan: Perfect Stranger
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Best Cinematography
- Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
Best Original Song
- “Never Too Late” (Elton John: Never Too Late)
- “El Mal” (Emilia Pérez)
- “The Journey” (The Six Triple Eight)
- “Like A Bird” (Sing Sing)
- “Mi Camino” (Emilia Pérez)