Thu Jan 23 21:00:36 UTC 2025: **Oscar Nominations 2025: A Wide-Open Race for Best Picture**

LOS ANGELES, January 23, 2025 – The 2025 Academy Awards nominations have been announced, revealing a highly competitive race for Best Picture. While no Indian films secured nominations in major categories, Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga’s produced live-action short, *Anuja*, received a nomination.

This year’s contenders represent a diverse range of films, including blockbusters, prestige dramas, and genre-bending entries. No clear frontrunner has emerged, making the race particularly unpredictable. The announcement, delayed due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, only added to the anticipation. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will take place on March 2nd.

Leading the pack is Emilia Perez, a Spanish-language musical with a record-breaking 13 nominations, including a historic nomination for Karla Sofia Gascon, the first transgender woman nominated for an acting Oscar. *I’m Still Here*, a Brazilian film, is the only other non-English language film nominated for Best Picture.

Other prominent contenders include *The Brutalist* (11 nominations), *Wicked* (10 nominations), *Conclave* (9 nominations), and *A Complete Unknown* (9 nominations). The Best Actress category features a compelling lineup: Gascon, Cynthia Erivo (*Wicked*), Mikey Madison (*Anora*), Demi Moore (*The Substance*), and Fernanda Torres (*I’m Still Here*). Timothée Chalamet received a Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in *A Complete Unknown*.

The Best Picture race remains intensely competitive, with *The Brutalist*, *Emilia Perez*, *Conclave*, and *Wicked* considered strong contenders based on their success at precursor awards.

**(Note: The full list of nominees provided in the original text has been omitted from this news article summary for brevity. It can be added if desired.)**

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