On January 23, 2025, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced. The films Wicked and The Brutalist received the most nominations, with 10 each, including the Best Picture category.
Nominated for Best Director:
- Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
- Sean Baker – Anora
- Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
- Coralie Fargeat – The New World
- David Fincher – The Killer
Nominated for Best Actress:
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
- Ariana Grande – Wicked
- Cate Blanchett – Tár
- Jennifer Lawrence – No Hard Feelings
- Frances McDormand – Women Talking
Nominated for Best Actor:
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Jonathan Majors – Devotion
- Austin Butler – Elvis
- Brendan Fraser – The Whale
- Will Smith – King Richard
The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 10, 2025, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
