The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the 97th Oscars on Thursday, highlighting several smaller films that received critical acclaim but not box office success while also recognizing major hits like “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two.

Oscar nominations were revealed Thursday and the list of actors vying for a coveted Academy Award includes 13 first-time nominees in the acting categories.

From Emilia Pérez and its 13(!) nominations to the profoundly gross The Substance getting a Best Picture nod, the 2025 Oscar nominees addressed big social and political issues, all to varying degrees.