After a delay following the fires in Los Angeles, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with “Emilia Perez,” “The Brutalist” “ and “Wicked” garnering multiple nods. “Emilia Pérez” led with 13 nominations, including best picture. “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” also best picture nominees, both received 10.

It’s been a rocky awards season. The announcement was postponed twice and the voting period was extended as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area. The Academy Awards ceremony is still scheduled for Mar. 2, with comedian Conan O'Brien as the host.

The time has finally come. The 2025 Oscar nominations are announced Thursday, Jan. 23, and the results will put an end to one of the most competitive and unpredictable awards races in years. At least four films can claim some level of status as a potential Best Picture frontrunner,

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday and it was a big morning for “Emilia Pérez,” “The Brutalist” and “Wicked.”