The 2025 Oscar nominations were unveiled on Thursday after an unexpected delay due to the devastating Southern California wildfires. Originally scheduled for January 17, the announcement was postponed to January 23. This year’s nominations ceremony was broadcast via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the academy’s digital platforms. For the first time ever, the ceremony also streamed live on Hulu.
Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed the nominees across all 23 categories for the 97th Academy Awards. The highly anticipated event will take place at the iconic Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Notably, Conan O'Brien will host this year's ceremony, which will be broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, March 2, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
The postponement of the nominations was a necessary response to the tragic wildfires that have ravaged Southern California. The fires have claimed at least 28 lives and destroyed thousands of homes. In recognition of these events, the city of Los Angeles will be honored at this year's Academy Awards, showcasing its resilience in the face of such adversity.
Leading the field with an impressive 13 nominations is "Emilia Pérez." The film's inclusion of hit songs like "El Mal" and "Mi Camino," composed by Clément Ducol and Camille, has captured significant attention. Following closely are "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," each securing 10 nominations. Meanwhile, "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" each garnered eight nominations.
The announcement of the nominees reached audiences not only through the academy's platforms but also on "Good Morning America," ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu. This diverse range of distribution channels ensured widespread accessibility for audiences around the globe.
The 97th Academy Awards will not only celebrate cinematic achievements but will also pay tribute to the spirit and strength of Los Angeles amidst recent challenges. This recognition underscores Hollywood's commitment to community resilience and recovery.
In addition to honoring the films and talents of 2025, the ceremony will reflect on the profound impact of the wildfires on the local community. The event promises to be a night of both celebration and reflection, as artists and audiences come together in solidarity.
