The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 97th Oscars, celebrating the best films and performances of 2024. The long-awaited list was revealed Thursday after two delays caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. The Oscars ceremony is set for March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. The winners will be unveiled during a live, televised broadcast, promising an evening of glamour and celebration. For the first time, the event will also stream live on Hulu, expanding its reach to a broader audience. This year’s awards highlight the Academy’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. These values have shaped the nominations, which showcase a wide range of voices and stories. The ceremony will feature awards in 23 categories, honoring achievements across various aspects of filmmaking. From acting and directing to sound design and visual effects, the Oscars celebrate excellence in all forms. Comedian and podcaster Conan O’Brien will host the show for the first time, bringing his signature humor to Hollywood’s biggest night. Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as executive producers, ensuring a seamless and memorable production. The 97th Oscars aim to be more than just an awards show. They promise a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the power of storytelling. Fans can tune in live on ABC or stream the event on Hulu to witness this unforgettable night. As the countdown to March 2 begins, movie lovers worldwide are eagerly awaiting the results, ready to honor the cinematic achievements that defined the year. With a blend of tradition and innovation, this year’s Oscars are poised to make history. Here is the full list. 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: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown Colman Domingo – Sing Sing Ralph Fiennes – Conclave Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice Best actress: Cynthia Erivo – Wicked Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez Mikey Madison – Anora Demi Moore – The Substance Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here Best supporting actress: Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown Ariana Grande – Wicked Felicity Jones – The Brutalist Isabella Rossellini – Conclave Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez Best supporting actor: Yura Borisov – Anora Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown Guy Pearce – The Brutalist Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice Best director: Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez Sean Baker – Anora Brady Corbet – The Brutalist Coralie Fargeat – The Substance James Mangold – A Complete Unknown Best adapted screenplay: A Complete Unknown – Jay Cocks and James Mangold Conclave – Peter Straughan Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes Sing Sing – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar Best original screenplay: Anora – Sean Baker The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg September 5 – Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David The Substance – Coralie Fargeat Best original song: Never Too Late – Elton John: Never Too Late El Mal – Emilia Pérez Mi Camino – Emilia Pérez Like A Bird – Sing Sing The Journey – The Six Triple Eight Best original score: The Brutalist Conclave Emilia Pérez Wicked The Wild Robot Best international feature: I’m Still Here – Brazil The Girl with the Needle – Denmark Emilia Pérez – France The Seed of the Sacred Fig – Germany Flow – Latvia Best animated feature: Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Wild Robot Best documentary feature Black Box Diaries No Other Land Porcelain War Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Sugarcane Best costume design: Wicked Nosferatu A Complete Unknown Conclave Gladiator II Best make-up and hairstyling: A Different Man Emilia Pérez Nosferatu The Substance Wicked Best production design: Wicked The Brutalist Dune: Part Two Nosferatu Conclave Best sound: A Complete Unknown Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Wicked The Wild Robot Best film editing: Anora The Brutalist Conclave Emilia Pérez Wicked Best cinematography: The Brutalist Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez Maria Nosferatu Best visual effects: Alien: Romulus Better Man Dune: Part Two Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wicked Best live-action short: Anuja I’m Not a Robot The Last Ranger A Lien The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent Best animated short: Beautiful Men In the Shadow of the Cypress Magic Candies Wander to Wonder Yuck! Best documentary short: Death by Numbers I Am Ready, Warden Incident Instruments of a Beating Heart The Only Girl in the Orchestra Read Also: Tyla shines at Billboard Music Awards, tops afrobeats stars [FULL-LIST] Post navigation Record labels not always blamed for disputes – Odumodublvck Top 7 Nigerian celebrities whose controversies keep them in the spotlight
