After a brief delay caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were unveiled on Thursday morning, igniting excitement across the film industry. Leading the charge is the critically acclaimed film “Emilia Pérez,” which racked up an astonishing 13 nominations, including best picture. Following close behind are the intriguing films “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” each securing 10 nominations, making them serious contenders for the prestigious Academy Award.

In a noteworthy recognition, the Brazilian film “I’m Still Here” made waves by earning nominations in multiple categories, including best picture, best international feature, and best actress for its star Fernanda Torres, who previously clinched a Golden Globe in the same category.

The grand ceremony is set to take place on March 2, 2025, and will be hosted by the charismatic Conan O’Brien. Audiences can catch the highly anticipated event live on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu for fans around the globe.

Complete List of Notable Nominees:

Best Picture:

- “Anora” - “The Brutalist” - “A Complete Unknown” - “Conclave” - “Dune: Part Two” - “Emilia Pérez” - “I’m Still Here” - “Nickel Boys” - “The Substance” - “Wicked”

Visual Effects:

- “Alien: Romulus” - “Better Man” - “Dune: Part Two” - “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” - “Wicked”

Original Score:

- “The Brutalist” - “Conclave” - “Emilia Pérez” - “Wicked” - “The Wild Robot”

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”

Documentary Feature:

- “Black Box Diaries” - “No Other Land” - “Porcelain War” - “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”

As nominations stir up conversations in Hollywood, fans and critics alike speculate on potential surprises and upsets in an awards season that is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet. Will “Emilia Pérez” take home the coveted best picture, or will another nominee dethrone it in a shocking twist? The countdown to the Oscars has officially begun, and anticipations are at an all-time high!

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as we approach the most glamorous night in the film industry!