With the Academy Awards set for March 2, several films are vying for the coveted best picture accolade. Among the contenders are big box-office performers such as Dune: Part Two, which has grossed $283 million domestically and $715 million worldwide,

Dune: Part Two” and “Wicked” are among last year’s blockbusters that will compete for film’s top prize when the Academy Awards are held on March 2.

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are in, with "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack with 13 nominations. NBC News' Chloe Melas breaks down the surprises and snubs.

Overall Oscars Commentary (Updated Jan. 21, 2025): Against the backdrop of devastating wildfires that ravaged southern California, the 97th Academy Awards are poised to announce their nominations.

Walt Disney is the most honored person in Oscar history. He received 59 nominations and 26 competitive awards throughout his career. Composer John Williams is the most nominated living person - 54 nominations (including five wins). Meryl Streep is the most nominated performer in Academy history with 21 nominations.

Demi Moore, who received her first-ever Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role in "The Substance" released the following statement.

The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards dissects Thursday morning's announcement.

A24 also made a strong showing with 14 nominations, while Searchlight Pictures picked up 10 to propel Disney's vast film stable to a total count of 15.

Well, apparently academy voters have sludge in their veins, because we found out on Thursday that Challengers was not nominated for any Oscars—not for screenplay (as I had hoped), and not even for the music.

In the years since it began a committed effort to diversify and expand its membership, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has weathered strikes, the pandemic shutdown of theaters, and constant hand-wringing about declining TV ratings and potential cultural irrelevance.

With so many in the film industry reeling from the fires, some called on the academy to cancel the Oscars altogether.

Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott announced the nominees for the 2025 Oscars on Thursday, Jan. 23. Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2.