Hollywood has officially unveiled the nominations for the prestigious Oscars, set to honor the best of the film industry over the past year. After a delay due to fires in the Los Angeles area, the announcement has generated excitement among filmmakers, actors, and fans alike.

The upcoming Academy Awards will recognize achievements across a wide range of categories, from Best Picture to Best Animated Short, with the following films and stars leading the pack.

Best Picture

The nominees for Best Picture include a variety of exciting films that have garnered significant attention in 2023. These include Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. These diverse selections showcase an array of genres, from epic sci-fi to intimate dramas and musicals.

Best Actor

The competition for Best Actor is fierce this year, with top performances from Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice). These actors have been praised for their captivating portrayals of complex characters, with Chalamet receiving particular attention for his portrayal of Bob Dylan.

Best Actress

The Best Actress category features several standout performances. Cynthia Erivo shines in Wicked, while Karla Sofía Gascón impresses in Emilia Pérez. Other nominees include Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here), all of whom have been recognized for their powerful performances.

Best Supporting Actress

In the Best Supporting Actress category, Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) have earned nominations. These performances have added depth and nuance to their respective films, helping to elevate the stories they are a part of.

Best Supporting Actor

The Best Supporting Actor category sees impressive nominations from Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice). Each of these actors has delivered notable performances, with critics particularly highlighting Borisov’s role in Anora.

Best Director

Several directors are being recognized for their exceptional vision in bringing their films to life. Nominees for Best Director include Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown). These filmmakers have each received praise for their unique storytelling styles and ability to shape compelling narratives.

Best Adapted Screenplay

This year’s Best Adapted Screenplay category includes A Complete Unknown (Jay Cocks and James Mangold), Conclave (Peter Straughan), Emilia Pérez (Jacques Audiard), Nickel Boys (RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes), and Sing Sing (Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar). These screenwriters have been praised for their ability to adapt complex source material into powerful and engaging films.

Best Original Song

The Best Original Song category features memorable tracks from films such as Never Too Late from Never Too Late (Elton John), El Mal from Emilia Pérez, Mi Camino from Emilia Pérez, Like A Bird from Sing Sing, and The Journey from The Six Triple Eight. These songs have resonated with audiences, adding emotional depth to their respective films.

Best International Feature

The Best International Feature nominees include I’m Still Here (Brazil), The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), Emilia Pérez (France), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), and Flow (Latvia). These films have been recognized for their exceptional storytelling and contributions to global cinema.

Best Animated Feature

The Best Animated Feature category showcases a mix of unique and exciting films, including Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot. These animated films have captivated audiences with their creative narratives and stunning visuals.

Other Notable Categories

The nominations also include a wide range of categories such as Best Documentary Feature, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects, highlighting the diverse talents and hard work that go into making these films. The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Nosferatu lead the way in technical categories like Best Cinematography and Best Sound, while The Wild Robot stands out in both Best Animated Feature and Best Sound.

About the Nominated Films

Many of the nominated films have received critical acclaim for their innovative storytelling and performances. A Complete Unknown has garnered praise for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan, while Anora has been celebrated for Mikey Madison’s breakout role as a New York stripper. Emilia Pérez has been described as a standout musical, with Selena Gomez earning accolades for her role.

This year’s Oscar nominations reflect the wide array of talent and creativity in the film industry, from seasoned veterans to emerging stars, and from grand-scale blockbusters to intimate, thought-provoking films. As the Oscars ceremony draws closer, the excitement continues to build, with these films and performances poised to make their mark in Hollywood history.