From Emilia Pérez and its 13(!) nominations to the profoundly gross The Substance getting a Best Picture nod, the 2025 Oscar nominees addressed big social and political issues, all to varying degrees.

After a delay following the fires in Los Angeles, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with “Emilia Perez,” “The Brutalist” “ and “Wicked” garnering multiple nods. “Emilia Pérez” led with 13 nominations, including best picture. “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” also best picture nominees, both received 10.

The 2025 Oscar nominations are out, and you have until March 2 to watch and make predictions (or you could come up with your list of winners).  Emilia Pérez-- the most-nominated film this year -- is up for 13 awards,

Want to be the pop culture expert at your 2025 Oscars party? Here's where you can watch all of this year's nerdy Academy Award nominees.