Sebastian Stan’s Trump portrayal is also rewarded after the film had a hard time getting distribution, while Marianne Jean-Baptiste was overlooked.

It’s been a wide open Oscar race for most of the year, but some front-runners have emerged over the last few months, including The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Anora, and Wicked. But it wouldn’t be the Oscars without a few upsets. Read on for a breakdown of the 2025 Oscar snubs and surprises, and check out the list of 2025 Oscar nominations on Decider.

Happy Oscar Noms Day to all the nominees! And to all the bitterly disappointed Almost Nominees! Here are the most notable inclusions and omissions among this year's crop. See the full list of Oscar nominations here.

Timothée Chalamet, Adrien Brody, Colman Domingo and Ralph Fiennes ’ spots in the Best Actor category were pretty much dead certs by the time the Oscar nominations rolled around, leaving a few big names competing for the one remaining spot.

(Jan. 23) This image released by Briarcliff Entertainment shows Jeremy Strong, left, and Sebastian Stan in a scene from the ... (Roadside Attractions via AP) This image released by A24 shows Daniel Craig in a scene from “Queer.” (Yannis Drakoulidis ...

His role as pre-president Donald Trump in “The Apprentice” was tarred as too controversial, yet it scored with the Academy, edging out SAG nominee Daniel Craig for “Queer.” And speaking of ...

SURPRISE: Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan ... Part Two.” SNUB: Daniel Craig, “Queer” Daniel Craig gave one of his best performances as an American expat in Mexico in the torrid May ...

SURPRISE: Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan ... for “Conclave” or Denis Villeneuve for “Dune: Part Two.” Daniel Craig gave one of his best performances as an American expat in Mexico ...

SURPRISE: Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan ... Part Two.” SNUB: Daniel Craig, “Queer” Daniel Craig gave one of his best performances as an American expat in Mexico in the torrid May ...

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After starring in critically-acclaimed 2024 movies like The Apprentice and A Different Man, Sebastian Stan has been nominated for an Academy Award.

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