The 2025 Oscars are quickly approaching, and as anticipation builds for the big event, the nominations have finally been revealed. Featuring big films from 2024 such as Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Gladiator II, and many others, the nominations list is packed with expected contenders. However, many fans were taken aback by the exclusion of several notable films that failed to receive recognition.
The announcement of nominations comes after being postponed twice, most recently due to the ongoing California wildfires, which have impacted Los Angeles, the city where the awards show is set to take place. On Monday, January 13, Bill Kramer, the Academy’s CEO, and Janet Yang, its president, released a joint statement addressing the delays. They said, “Due to the still-active fires in the Los Angeles area, we feel it is necessary to extend our voting period and move the date of our nominations announcement to allow additional time for our members.”
Now that the full nominations list is out, many are surprised to see some films missing from the lineup. Learn more about the Academy’s surprising snubs below.
The 2025 Oscars are scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025.
One of the most anticipated awards at the Oscars is for Best Picture. This year, the films nominated for the category include Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked.
The internet has been buzzing about several films that fans and critics feel were overlooked, including Challengers, Queer, Baby Girl, and a few others that were expected to receive nominations.
