Academy Award Nominees 2025 Best Picture. Prior to the 97th academy awards taking place on march 2, 2025, it is up to the academy of motion picture arts and sciences to nominate five movies in all 23 categories,. Bowen yang and rachel sennott were on hand to announce this year's nominees, which celebrate the best in film from.

The 12 leading contenders for best picture. Bowen yang and rachel sennott present the nominees for best picture during the 97th oscars nominations announcement at samuel goldwyn theater on jan.