AwardsNovember 28, 202410 min read

Oscar Nominations 2025: Full Breakdown and Analysis

The Academy has spoken. Here's the complete list of nominees and our take on who got snubbed.


Oscar Nominations 2025: Full Breakdown


The 97th Academy Awards nominations are here, and there are plenty of surprises.


Best Picture Nominees


  • The Brutalist
  • Anora
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Wicked
  • The Substance
  • Nickel Boys
  • I'm Still Here
  • A Real Pain

  • Best Director


  • Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
  • Sean Baker (Anora)
  • Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two)
  • Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
  • Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)

  • Biggest Surprises


    Wicked's Limited Director Recognition: Despite the film's massive success, Jon M. Chu missed out on a Best Director nomination.


    The Substance's Breakout: Coralie Fargeat's body horror film secured major nominations, proving the Academy is becoming more genre-friendly.


    Who Got Snubbed?


  • Denzel Washington (Gladiator II)
  • Zoe Saldaña deserved more recognition for Emilia Pérez
  • Challengers - arguably the year's most stylish film

  • Where to Stream the Nominees


    Many nominees are now available on streaming. Use WatchRadar to find where each is available in your region!


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