Oscars 2025: A Diverse Lineup and Uncertain Outcomes

The 97th Academy Awards will showcase a wide array of films, with no clear frontrunners and notable controversies shaping the event.

The Oscars ceremony on March 2 will proceed as planned at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, despite recent wildfires that devastated parts of the city.
Top-nominated films include 'Emilia Pérez' with 13 nods, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' with 10 each, while 'Konklave' and 'Like A Complete Unknown' have 8 nominations apiece.
German talents and productions feature prominently, with Edward Berger's 'Konklave' nominated for Best Picture and Mohammad Rasoulof's 'Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaums' competing in the International Feature Film category.
Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly trans woman nominated for Best Actress, faces backlash over resurfaced controversial tweets, impacting the campaign for 'Emilia Pérez'.
Conan O'Brien will host the event for the first time, while the ceremony will highlight Los Angeles' resilience and honor first responders to January's wildfires.