Overview

• Edward Berger's 'Conclave,' a Vatican thriller, is nominated in eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
• Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Sacred Fig Tree,' inspired by Iranian protests, represents Germany in International Feature Film category.
• The German production 'September 5,' a retelling of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, is nominated for Best Original Screenplay with support from Sean Penn as co-producer.
• Visual effects artist Gerd Nefzer is in the running for his third Oscar with 'Dune: Part Two,' competing against 'Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom.'
• The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will also acknowledge efforts to combat recent Los Angeles wildfires as part of its broader themes.