The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, but do you still feel like you need to play catch up?
This year’s Oscar nominees run the gamut, including heartfelt musicals and gory body horrors. “Emilia Pérez” led all nominees for this year’s ceremony with 13, following behind were “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” both with 10 nominations.
Several nominees with their recognitions, including Karla Sofía Gascón as the first openly trans actor nominated, “Conclave” supporting actress Isabella Rossellini earning a nomination 46 years her mother did, Demi Moore’s first nomination after four decades in the business and Timothée Chalamet becoming the youngest two-time Oscar nominee since James Dean.
Read the full list of where to watch all of the 2025 Oscar movies.
A Complete Unknown
The Bob Dylan origin story earned eight nominations, including Best Picture, directing for James Mangold, leading actor for Timothee Chalamet, supporting actor for Edward Norton, supporting actress for Monica Barbaro, adapted screenplay, costume design and sound.
“A Complete Unknown” is available to watch in theaters nationwide.
A Different Man
The film follows Sebastian Stan who plays an actor that undergoes extensive surgery to radically change his face. “A Different Man” earned one nomination at the Academy Awards for makeup and hairstyling. However, Stan won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in the film.
“A Different Man” is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Anora
The Sean Baker film earned six nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, including best picture, directing, leading actress (Mikey Madison), supporting actor (Yura Borisov), original screenplay and film editing. The film follows a sex worker (Madison) as she follows her own, unusual Cinderella story.
“Anora” is available to rent or purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video.
A Real Pain
The film from the mind of Jesse Eisenberg earned two nominations, one for supporting actor Kieran Culkin and for Eisenberg’s original screenplay.
“A Real Pain” is available to stream on Hulu.
Better Man
The Robbie Williams biographical film, in which Williams is played by a CG-animated monkey, earned a nomination for its visual effects.
“Better Man” is available to watch in theaters nationwide.
The Brutalist
Brady Corbet’s film earned 10 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. “The Brutalist” is up for best picture, directing, leading actor (Adrien Brody), supporting actor (Guy Pearce), supporting actress (Felicity Jones), original screenplay, production design, original score, cinematography and film editing.
“The Brutalist” is playing in theaters nationwide.
Conclave
The film, which follows the search for the next Pope of the Catholic Church, received eight nominations, including best picture, leading actor (Ralph Fiennes), supporting actress (Isabella Rossellini), adapted screenplay, costume design, production design, original score and film editing.
“Conclave” is available to stream on Peacock.
Dune: Part Two
The Denis Villeneuve sci-fi film received five nominations for best picture, production design, cinematography, sound and visual effects. The film received no acting, directing or writing accolades.
“Dune: Part Two” is available to stream on Max.
Emilia Pérez
“Emilia Pérez” took home the most nominations for this year’s Academy Awards. The Spanish-language musical from a French director follows a Mexican cartel boss’ transition. The film earned nominations for best picture, leading actress (Karla Sofía Gascón), directing (Jacques Audiard), supporting actress (Zoe Saldaña), adapted screenplay, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, cinematography, editing and sound.
“Emilia Pérez” is available to stream on Netflix.
Flow
This Latvian animated feature earned two nominations for best animated film and best international feature. “Flow” won Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globes.
“Flow” is available to rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Gladiator II
While the film did not receive any acting or directing nominations, the “Gladiator” sequel earned one nomination for costume design.
“Gladiator II” is playing in theaters nationwide and is available to stream on Paramount+ and MGM+.
I’m Still Here
The Brazilian feature “I’m Still Here” earned three nominations for best picture, leading actress Fernanda Torres and best international feature. Torres won the best leading actress category at the Golden Globes — Brazil’s first-ever win in this category.
“I’m Still Here” is available to watch in select theaters nationwide.
Inside Out 2
The high-grossing Disney sequel earned one nomination for best animated feature. “Inside Out 2” is available to stream on Disney+.
Nickel Boys
The film, based on the 2019 novel of the same name, follows the story of a Black boy who was sent to a brutal reformatory school in the Jim Crow South. “Nickel Boys” earned nominations for best picture and best adapted screenplay.
“Nickel Boys” is available to watch in theaters nationwide.
Nosferatu
The gothic horror film received four nominations at the Oscars for costume design, makeup and hairstyling, production design and cinematography.
“Nosferatu” is available to watch in theaters nationwide or to rent at home on Prime Video.
September 5
The film received one nomination for best original screenplay. “September 5” is available to watch in theaters nationwide.
Sing Sing
Based on the book “The Sing Sing Follies” by John H. Richardson, the prison drama earned three nominations for leading actor (Colman Domingo), adapted screenplay and best original song.
“Sing Sing” has returned to theaters nationwide in the run up to the 2025 Oscars.
The Apprentice
The Trump origin story earned two acting nominations for leading actor Sebastian Stan and supporting actor Jeremy Strong.
“The Apprentice” is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat’s body horror film received five nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, including best picture, directing, leading actress (Demi Moore), original screenplay and makeup and hairstyling. Fargeat is the only woman nominated for the directing category this year and only the ninth to date.
“The Substance” is available to stream on Mubi or to rent on Prime Video.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
“Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” earned one nomination for best animated feature. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
The Wild Robot
The DreamWorks animation production earned three nominations, including best original score, animated feature film and sound.
“The Wild Robot” is available to rent on Prime Video and will be available to stream on Peacock.
Wicked
The film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical earned 10 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. “Wicked” received nominations for best picture, leading actress (Cynthia Erivo), supporting actress (Ariana Grande), costume design, makeup and hairstyling, production design, best original score, film editing, sound and visual effects. The film was ineligible to be nominated for best original song because the film only contained songs from the Tony Award-winning musical.
“Wicked” is available in theaters nationwide, or you can purchase on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
