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2025 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: The Race is On
The 97th Academy Awards are set for March 2, 2025, and this year’s Best Picture race is packed with standout films that define the cinematic landscape. From bold storytelling to visually stunning epics, the nominees showcase the best of what the past year had to offer.
Leading the charge is Emilia Pérez, a genre-blending musical crime drama that has made history with its record-breaking nominations. Dune: Part Two secures its spot as a sci-fi powerhouse, while Anora, A Complete Unknown, and The Brutalist bring diverse and compelling narratives to the table. Big-budget spectacle meets auteur-driven filmmaking with Wicked and The Zone of Interest, each pushing boundaries in their own way.
With a mix of fresh voices and established filmmakers, this year’s lineup makes for an exciting and unpredictable race. Will a big studio film take the top prize, or will an indie favorite pull off an upset? We’ll find out when the Oscars air on March 2 at 4 PM PST.
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Dune: Part Two (2024)
2025 Academy Awards® Best Picture Nominee. Paul Atreides embraces his destiny as he leads the Fremen in a battle for Arrakis.
Emilia Pérez (2024)
Four remarkable women pursue happiness in Jacques Audiard's audacious, genre-defying film that unfolds through a fever dream of original songs and dance.
Nickel Boys (2024)
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I'm Still Here (2024)
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The Substance (2024)
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Wicked (2024)
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