Oscar 2025: Schedule of the Gala, Host, Favorites, and Complete List of Nominees

The 97th edition of the Oscar Awards took place with the promise of a night full of great cinema, although without the same commercial impact as last year, when "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" starred in a fierce competition. This year, the focus was on productions highlighted at international festivals, such as "Anora", "Conclave" and "The Brutalist", in addition to commercial and critical successes like "Dune: Part Two" and "Wicked."

The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. In Argentina, the live broadcast can be seen through TNT, with the red carpet starting at 8:00 PM and the main gala at 9:00 PM.

Conan O'Brien debuts as host

The comedian Conan O'Brien was chosen to host the gala, taking over from Jimmy Kimmel. O'Brien, known for his late-night career, in addition to his work as a writer on "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live," stood out for his witty humor and charisma. His appointment was well received on social media, and producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan praised his ability to host live shows.

O'Brien himself, true to his style, joked: "America has been asking for it for a long time and it's finally going to happen: the Cheesy Chalupa Supreme is coming to Taco Bell. In other news, I'm going to host the Oscars."

The most nominated and favorite films

"Emilia Pérez" leads the nominations with 13 nods but has been the big disappointment. It is followed by "The Brutalist" and "Wicked" with ten each. "Conclave" and "A Complete Unknown" stand out with eight nominations.

Among the favorites, "Anora," by Sean Baker, comes with an advantage after winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Producers Guild (PGA), Directors Guild (DGA), and Writers Guild (WGA) awards. However, "Conclave," directed by Edward Berger, positioned itself as a solid alternative after winning the SAG Award and the BAFTA.

Although "The Brutalist" seemed the favorite a month ago, its strength diminished against the competition. Meanwhile, "Emilia Pérez" lost ground due to controversies surrounding its lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, and its director, Jacques Audiard.

Actresses and actors with the best chances of winning

Demi Moore, for her role in "The Substance," emerged as the main candidate for best actress, especially after her victory at the SAG Awards. Mikey Madison, star of "Anora," and Fernanda Torres, winner of the Golden Globe for "I'm Still Here", also figured among the favorites.

In the best supporting actress category, Zoe Saldaña is the one bringing satisfaction to the failed "Emilia Pérez."

Adrien Brody ("The Brutalist") and Timothée Chalamet ("A Complete Unknown") are starring in a fierce competition for the Oscar for best actor. Brody seeks his second statuette, while Chalamet aims to become the youngest male actor to win this award. Ralph Fiennes, with his performance in "Conclave," also remains in the running.

In the best supporting actor category, Kieran Culkin ("A Real Pain") stands out as the favorite, although Guy Pearce could surprise if "The Brutalist" regains momentum.

Outstanding directors

Sean Baker ("Anora") and Brady Corbet ("The Brutalist") are the main contenders for the Oscar for best director. Baker arrives with the support of the DGA, while Corbet comes with the Silver Lion in Venice, the Golden Globe, and the BAFTA.

The 2025 edition of the Oscar Awards makes it clear that, beyond box office numbers, recognition of talent and cinematic storytelling remains the heart of Hollywood.

This is the complete list of nominees for the 2025 Oscar Awards:

Best Picture

'Anora'
'The Brutalist'
'A Complete Unknown'
'Conclave'
'Dune: Part Two'
'Emilia Pérez'
'I'm Still Here (Aún estoy aquí)'
'Nickel Boys'
'The Substance'
'Wicked'

Best Director

Sean Baker, 'Anora'
Brady Corbet, 'The Brutalist'
James Mangold, 'A Complete Unknown'
Jacques Audiard, 'Emilia Pérez'
Coralie Fargeat, 'The Substance'

Best Actress

Cynthia Erivo, 'Wicked'
Karla Sofía Gascón, 'Emilia Pérez'
Mikey Madison, 'Anora'
Demi Moore, 'The Substance'
Fernanda Torres, 'I'm Still Here (Aún estoy aquí)'

Best Actor

Adrien Brody, 'The Brutalist'
Timothée Chalamet, 'A Complete Unknown'
Colman Domingo, 'The Lives of Sing Sing'
Ralph Fiennes, 'Conclave'
Sebastian Stan, 'The Apprentice'

Best Supporting Actress

Monica Barbaro, 'A Complete Unknown'
Ariana Grande, 'Wicked'
Felicity Jones, 'The Brutalist'
Isabella Rossellini, 'Conclave'
Zoe Saldaña, 'Emilia Pérez'

Best Supporting Actor

Yura Borisov, 'Anora'
Kieran Culkin, 'A Real Pain'
Edward Norton, 'A Complete Unknown'
Guy Pearce, 'The Brutalist'
Jeremy Strong, 'The Apprentice'

Best International Feature Film

'I'm Still Here (Aún estoy aquí)', Brazil
'The Girl With the Needle', Denmark
'Emilia Pérez', France
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', Germany
'Flow', Latvia