Academy CEO Bill Kramer told the Los Angeles Times last week that after “consultation with ABC, our board” and major stakeholders in the industry, “we have made the carefully considered decision to proceed with the 97th Oscars ceremony as planned on March 2.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien and held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, will be broadcast locally on Monday, March 3. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacks this year's nominees - and shocking snubs.

The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday. "Emilia Pérez" leads the field of nominations this year with 13 in total. Following close behind with 10 each are "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," while "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" scored eight each.