Dune: Part Two” and “Wicked” are among last year’s blockbusters that will compete for film’s top prize when the Academy Awards are held on March 2.

With the Academy Awards set for March 2, several films are vying for the coveted best picture accolade. Among the contenders are big box-office performers such as Dune: Part Two, which has grossed $283 million domestically and $715 million worldwide,

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are in, with "Emilia Pérez" leading the pack with 13 nominations. NBC News' Chloe Melas breaks down the surprises and snubs.

Overall Oscars Commentary (Updated Jan. 21, 2025): Against the backdrop of devastating wildfires that ravaged southern California, the 97th Academy Awards are poised to announce their nominations.

Walt Disney is the most honored person in Oscar history. He received 59 nominations and 26 competitive awards throughout his career. Composer John Williams is the most nominated living person - 54 nominations (including five wins). Meryl Streep is the most nominated performer in Academy history with 21 nominations.

Part Two” are among the biggest box office earners of the best picture noms, which exhibit myriad theatrical hits.

A24 also made a strong showing with 14 nominations, while Searchlight Pictures picked up 10 to propel Disney's vast film stable to a total count of 15.

The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards dissects Thursday morning's announcement.

"Sing Sing" actor Colman Domingo, "The Substance" director Coralie Fargeat, "Anora" actors Mikey Madison and Yura Borisov, and "The Six Triple Eight" songwriter Diane Warren share where they were and how they're feeling after being nominated for an Academy Award.

Demi Moore, who received her first-ever Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role in "The Substance" released the following statement.

Mikey Madison of “Anora” watched the Oscar nominations from her hotel room bed, screaming along with her mother on FaceTime. She and many other newly minted nominees for the 97th

Disney’s “A Complete Unknown” soared to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting with £2.6 million ($3.2 million), according to numbers from Comscore. The Bob Dylan biographical drama starring Timothée Chalamet gave Disney yet another strong start in the new year. In its fifth week, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” maintained its …