The announcement, hosted by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, set the stage for a heated awards race, culminating in the March 2 ceremony.
Leading the nominations with an impressive 13 nods, Jacques Audiard’s musical “Emilia Pérez” proved unstoppable despite a year of controversy. The film’s success follows its four Golden Globe wins, which helped temper criticism over its portrayal of the transgender community and Selena Gomez’s performance in a Spanish-speaking role. “Emilia Pérez” now holds the record for the most nominations ever received by a non-English language film, surpassing previous benchmarks set by “Roma” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”
Close behind with 10 nominations each are Brady Corbet’s architectural drama “The Brutalist” and Jon M. Chu’s big-screen adaptation of the musical “Wicked.” Corbet’s visually stunning film, centered on Hungarian refugees building a new life in post-WWII America, sparked debate over its use of artificial intelligence for dialect enhancement. Despite the controversy, Corbet defended his work, emphasizing the dedication of his cast, including Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones.
Meanwhile, “Wicked” soared with blockbuster momentum, earning best picture recognition and individual nominations for its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Erivo, already a two-time nominee, could make history by achieving EGOT status with a win, while Grande’s first nomination solidifies her transition from pop sensation to respected actress.
With both “Wicked” and “Emilia Pérez” vying for best picture, this marks the first time since 1968 that two musicals have been nominated in the category. The last pair to achieve this feat were “Oliver!” and “Funny Girl,” showcasing how this year’s awards season pays homage to a long-standing tradition of musical storytelling.
Fresh faces are taking center stage this year, with 13 first-time acting nominees celebrated across categories. Notable mentions include Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), Demi Moore (“The Substance”), Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”), and Zoe Saldaña (“Emilia Pérez”). These rising stars join industry veterans, reflecting a diverse and exciting pool of talent.
The Academy also confirmed that Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony, bringing his signature wit and charm to the March 2 broadcast on ABC. With this year’s eclectic mix of nominees and high-stakes narratives, O’Brien’s comedic flair is sure to add an entertaining edge to the proceedings.
Below is the complete list of nominees:
Best Picture
- “Anora”
- “The Brutalist”
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “I’m Still Here”
- “Nickel Boys”
- “The Substance”
- “Wicked”

Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
- Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
- Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice”
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
- Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Demi Moore, “The Substance”
- Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
- Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
- Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
- Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
- Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
- Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
- Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”
- Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”

Best Director
- Sean Baker, “Anora”
- Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”
- James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”
- Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”
Best Cinematography
- “The Brutalist”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Maria”
- “Nosferatu”
Best International Feature Film
- “I’m Still Here”
- “The Girl with the Needle”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
- “Flow”
Best Adapted Screenplay
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Nickel Boys”
- “Sing Sing”
Best Original Screenplay
- “Anora”
- “The Brutalist”
- “A Real Pain”
- “September 5”
- “The Substance”
Best Live Action Short Film
- “A Lien”
- “Anuja”
- “I’m Not a Robot”
- “The Last Ranger”
- “A Man Who Could Not Remain Silent”
Best Animated Short Film
- “Beautiful Men”
- “In the Shadow of the Cypress”
- “Magic Candies”
- “Wander to Wonder”
- “Yuck!”
Best Animated Feature Film
- “Flow”
- “Inside Out 2”
- “Memoir of a Snail”
- “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Documentary Short
- “Death By Numbers”
- “I Am Ready, Warden”
- “Incident”
- “Instruments of a Beating Heart”
- “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
Best Documentary Feature Film
- “Black Box Diaries”
- “No Other Land”
- “Porcelain War”
- “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”
- “Sugarcane”
Best Original Song
- “El Mal,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “The Journey,” from “The Six Triple Eight”
- “Like a Bird,” from “Sing Sing”
- “Mi Camino,” from “Emilia Pérez”
- “Never Too Late,” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
Best Original Score
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
- “The Wild Robot”

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- “A Different Man”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Nosferatu”
- “The Substance”
- “Wicked”
Best Costume Design
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Gladiator II”
- “Nosferatu”
- “Wicked”
Best Editing
- “Anora”
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
Best Sound
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
- “The Wild Robot”
Best Production Design
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Nosferatu”
- “Wicked”
Best Visual Effects
- “Alien: Romulus”
- “Better Man”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
- “Wicked”