Overview
- The Academy unveiled 12 shortlists, including a 15-title Best Original Song slate selected by the Music Branch from 65 eligible tracks.
- “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters advanced on the list, performed by HUNTR/X members EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
- Sinners and Wicked: For Good each landed two songs, alongside entries tied to Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran and veteran songwriter Diane Warren.
- Netflix placed two songs with “Golden” and “Train Dreams,” after winning last year for “El Mal,” and both shortlisted tracks have Golden Globe nominations.
- The lineup will be cut to five in January, with several outlets citing Jan. 22 for the announcement, followed by nominations voting Feb. 26–Mar. 5 and the Oscars on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.