Oscar Contenders Revealed for 97th Academy Awards

A total of ten categories have been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. “Emilia Pérez” leads among films with potential nominations in six categories, followed by “Wicked” with four. The nominations will be announced on January 17 and the ceremony will take place on March 2.

In the documentary feature film category, several top contenders include “The Bibi Files,” “Black Box Diaries,” and “Dahomey.” Other notable entries include “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” in the same category, as well as “Chasing Roo” and “Incident” in the documentary short film category.

International feature films from countries such as Brazil, Canada, and France have also made it to the list. In the makeup and hairstyling category, “Emilia Pérez” is among the top contenders alongside “Wicked.” The music categories feature notable entries such as “Alien: Romulus,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” and “Challengers.”

The 97th Academy Awards will announce its nominations on January 17, with the ceremony taking place on March 2.

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/18/entertainment/oscars-shortlist-wicked-emilia-perez/index.html