Oscar nominations for films released in 2025 have officially been announced, and the list of Best Picture Nominees is shaping awards-season conversation. The biggest headline: a single film set a new nominations record, several high-profile performers scored nods, and at least one expected contender was entirely omitted.
Big Winners: Sinners’ Record Haul, Frankenstein’s Surprising Strength, and Chalamet’s Milestone
The leading film of the nominations is Sinners, an April release described as a mashup of horror, music and the supernatural that became one of the highest-grossing movies of 2025. Sinners now holds the record for most Oscar nominations for one film with 16. Its nominations include Best Director for Ryan Coogler, Best Score for Ludwig Goransson, and Best Leading Actor for Michael B. Jordan. The film’s tally eclipsed previous multi-nomination standouts like Titanic and Oppenheimer.
Another notable nominee is Frankenstein, a winter release that drew mixed reviews from critics and audiences but nonetheless captured nine Oscar nominations. One of the more unexpected nods was Jacob Elordi’s placement in Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Frankenstein’s monster; observers noted his physical work and nonverbal emotional conveyance as striking elements of the role.
Timothée Chalamet also emerged as a clear awards-season presence with a Best Lead Actor nomination for his starring role in Marty Supreme. That nomination made Chalamet the youngest actor to receive three lead actor nominations since Marlon Brando in the 1950s. His career trajectory cited in coverage includes earlier breakout roles and franchise work that helped raise his profile prior to this season.
Best Picture Nominees: Letterboxd Highlights Show Classic and Modern Favorites
A recent roundup of films nominated for Best Picture on a prominent film site underscores which Academy-recognized titles remain culturally resonant among cinephiles. To qualify for that list, a film must have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture; inclusion does not require a win.
The list makes room for a broad range of films, with examples outside the top 10 including the thriller Whiplash, the franchise sequel The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the Golden Age noir Sunset Boulevard, the romantic comedy The Apartment, and the war epic Apocalypse Now. Classic titles also feature prominently: It’s a Wonderful Life is noted as a perennial favorite on the platform, holding a place in its rankings and carrying historical Academy context. The film was nominated for five Oscars at the 19th Academy Awards in 1947 and lost all five to The Best Years of Our Lives; it did receive a Technical Achievement Award for its pioneering realistic fake snow effect, credited to special effects artist Russell Shearman. The roundup also remarks that Goodfellas remains remembered partly for its role in one of the most shocking upsets in Oscars history.
Notable Omissions And Awards-Season Portraits
Not every expected title received recognition. Wicked: For Good, which followed an earlier film that had secured 10 Oscar nominations and wins for Production Design and Costume Design, received no nominations this year. The lack of nods extended to principal cast members who had been associated with the franchise’s prior recognition; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were not nominated for their roles as Elphaba and Glinda.
Separate awards-season profiles highlight individual performers from the year’s most discussed projects. Coverage emphasizes Michael B. Jordan’s dual performance in the most-nominated film, noting the technical and acting demands of portraying twin brothers in a supernatural thriller. Timothée Chalamet’s role as a brash table-tennis champion in Marty Supreme is portrayed as a tonal shift from his earlier, more introspective parts. Other profiles examine a range of actors across genres and international productions, underscoring how the nominations have focused attention on both established stars and emerging talents.
These nominations set the current landscape for the 2025 awards season: a record-setting film leading the pack, surprising individual nominations, and high-profile snubs that will likely fuel debate as the season continues.
