Oscar Shortlists Highlight 'Emilia Pérez' as Top Contender with Six Nods

'Emilia Pérez' leads the 97th Oscars shortlists, followed by 'Wicked' and other major contenders in key categories.

'Emilia Pérez,' a French musical crime drama, garnered six shortlist mentions, including International Feature, Original Score, Makeup, Sound, and two Original Song entries.
'Wicked' followed with four shortlist mentions in categories such as Makeup, Sound, Visual Effects, and Original Score, solidifying its position as a strong competitor.
Other films with notable showings include 'Dune: Part Two,' 'Gladiator II,' 'The Wild Robot,' and 'Blitz,' each securing three mentions across technical and music categories.
Major surprises included the omission of India's critically acclaimed 'All We Imagine as Light' from the International Feature shortlist and unexpected inclusions like 'Waltzing with Brando' in Makeup and Hairstyling.
Oscar nominations voting opens January 8, 2025, with final nominees announced January 17, ahead of the March 2 ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien.