After a delay caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles, the nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards are set to be announced on Thursday morning. Bowen Yang, known for his roles in “Wicked” and “Saturday Night Live,” alongside Rachel Sennott from “Saturday Night” and “Bottoms,” will reveal the nominees at 5:30 a.m. PT.
Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” which already secured four Golden Globes this month—including Best Comedy or Musical and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña—is expected to be a significant contender for the Oscars. Similarly, Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” which won accolades for Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor for Adrien Brody at the Golden Globes, is also anticipated to perform well.
Some of the leading films likely in contention for Best Picture include “Anora,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “A Real Pain,” “Sing Sing,” “The Substance,” and “Wicked.”
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, marking his debut in this role. The 97th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre on March 2 and will be aired on ABC, with a live streaming option available for the first time on Hulu.
As we await the nominee announcements, excitement builds around the various films and talent that have captured audiences over the past year, spotlighting the diverse narratives that will be celebrated at this prestigious event. Fans and industry insiders alike are hopeful that the nominations will truly reflect this year’s exceptional storytelling and artistry in cinema.