The directing lineup encompasses all first-timers — Sean Baker (“Anora”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”) and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), a first since 1997 where James Cameron’s “Titanic” swept the ceremony. In fact, 13 of the 20 actors recognized their inaugural noms.

The two VOD charts mostly mirrored each other. Beyond “Wicked” and “Kraven,” both list “Gladiator II” (Paramount, just reduced to $9.99 rental), “The Substance” (MUBI), “Venom: The Last Dance” (Sony), “Flow” (Janus/Sideshow), and “The Wild Robot” (Universal),all renting for $19.99 and “The Heretic” (A24), for sale digitally at $19.99.

Other films singled out by the organization include "Queer," "My Old Ass," "Love Lives Bleeding" and "Drive-Away Dolls"

An endearing congrats from Monica Barbaro’s TV dad.

Oscar nominations are officially out, and 10 films are vying for Best Picture. Among the contenders is Emilia Pérez, which leads the pack with 13 nominations total, followed closely behind by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 nominations each.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making arrangements for all nominees of this year’s 97th Academy Awards to gather for the traditional Oscar class photo. The annual photo, which celebrates the achievements of the year’s nominees across 23 categories,

Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards for The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to break down this year's Oscar nominations.

Ready to catch up on the 2025 Oscar movies? You can stream these 10 nominees right now on Netflix, Max, Peacock and Hulu (or buy or rent them).

It’s a challenge to keep a list of noteworthy movies still to come in 2025 to a lean 25. To make it easier, we’ve stuck to theatrical releases, so apologies to fast-approaching streaming flicks

Each of this year’s directors is a first-time nominee in the category, and four worked on features that mainstream moviegoers might consider unorthodox: Alongside the filmmaker Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez,

Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.