Multiple films now stand out as front-runners for top industry awards through their recent Oscar nomination revelation. Spanish-language drama Emilia Perez maintained its front position with 13 nominations while The Brutalist and the Wizard of Oz prequel Wicked received 10 nominations each. These three movies will fight for Best Picture status at Hollywood’s March 2 ceremony.
Top Contenders for Best Picture
The Academy Awards’ Best Picture category will feature four additional films during this season, including A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan at a young age. Along with Anora’s dark comedy and Conclave’s political thriller. The nominees include DunePart 2, alongside I’m Still Here, and The Substance, a horror film. A frontrunner dominates the contest; thus, the competition continues to be tight, in part because multiple films capture a significant amount of popular applause.
Record-Breaking Nominations and Surprises
For the Oscars, Emilia Perez actor Karla Sofía Gascón earned history-making recognition by becoming the first openly transgender actor to receive an Academy Award nomination. The Academy honored Demi Moore‘s sixty-year film career through her nomination in The Substance at the year’s Oscars.
A trio of actors, including Chalamet, received Best Actor nominations together with Adrien Brody for The Brutalist and Sebastian Stan for his role as Donald Trump in The Apprentice. Notable actors such as Angelina Jolie for Maria and Nicole Kidman for Babygirl failed to receive nominations among the strong performances recognized in this year’s category. As the winners’ announcement draws near, excitement remains high among fans.
A Ceremony Amid Challenges
The nominations ceremony was released at a time when wildfires affected Los Angeles, forcing delays in both award season ceremonies along with red carpet events. The Oscars ceremony will move ahead with its scheduled date while producers stress the need for industry strength in the face of adversity. The broadcast will air live under host Conan O’Brien in what features Hollywood celebrating excellence in cinema and its victory over challenges.
