Oscars 2025: Emilia Pérez Leads Nominations with Record-Breaking 13 Nods

The 97th Academy Awards sees a tight race for Best Picture, with multiple films vying for the top prize in an unpredictable ceremony.

Emilia Pérez, a French musical drama by Jacques Audiard, becomes the most-nominated non-English-language film in Oscars history with 13 nominations.
The Brutalist and Wicked follow closely with 10 nominations each, while Un parfait inconnu and Conclave secure 8 nods apiece.
The Best Picture category remains highly competitive, with Anora, The Brutalist, and Conclave emerging as frontrunners according to industry predictions.
Demi Moore is heavily favored to win Best Actress for her performance in The Substance, while Adrien Brody leads the Best Actor race for The Brutalist.
The ceremony will honor the resilience of Los Angeles, dedicating the event to victims of the city’s recent devastating wildfires.