Film and actor nominees from diverse categories honored in this year's Oscars
The 2025 Oscars are shaping up to be an unforgettable night, with a diverse lineup of nominees vying for the coveted awards. The nominations, presented by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott on January 23, have sparked both excitement and controversy, as some notable films and performances were overlooked.
In the race for Best Picture, ten films have been nominated, including Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Nickel Boys, I'm Still Here, The Substance, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Anora, and The Brutalist. The acclaimed Challengers, a popular movie from 2024, was surprisingly absent from the list, causing disappointment among its fans.
The Best Director category sees Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, Sean Baker for A Complete Unknown, Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, Coralie Fargeat for The Substance, and James Mangold for A Complete Unknown in the running.
The Best Actor category is a tight race between Timotheé Chalamet, Adrian Brody (who won the award and delivered the longest acceptance speech in Oscar history), Ralph Fiennes (marking his 3rd nomination), Sebastian Stan, and Colman Domingo.
Emilia Pérez, a controversial movie due to its use of AI for acting and vocal editing, received numerous nominations, causing public outcry. Despite the controversy, Zoe Saldana and Felicity Jones were both nominated for Best Supporting Actress for their roles in the film, with Saldana taking home the award, making history as the first Dominican American to win an Oscar in this category.
The race for Best Actress seems to be between Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres, with Moore having a slight lead. The Best Supporting Actor category appears to be a competition between Keiran Culkin and Edward Norton, both of whom are first-time nominees.
The 2025 Oscars have also made history with Karla Sofía Gascón becoming the first openly transgender performer nominated for an acting Oscar (Best Actress nominee). I'm Still Here was nominated for both Best Picture and Best International Feature, making it the first Portuguese-language film to achieve this feat.
The 2025 Oscars will premiere on March 2, promising an exciting and memorable night filled with surprises and potentially heated debates.
You can rent the latest movies and TV shows, including the highly anticipated 2025 Oscars, from your preferred entertainment provider. The 2025 Oscars, with its diverse nominees vying for awards, is expected to continue the tradition of providing entertaining debates beyond the movies themselves.
