The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists for 10 categories, including original song, score, documentary, and international feature. Selena Gomez’s “Mi Camino,” Pharrell Williams’ “Piece by Piece,” and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score for “Challengers” are among the contenders inching closer to an Oscar nomination.
Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a transgender drug lord, leads with multiple shortlist mentions in categories like international feature, original score, and original songs, including “Mi Camino” and “El Mal” (performed by Zoe Saldaña). “Wicked” also saw recognition in hair and makeup, original score, sound, and visual effects, though it didn’t qualify for original song due to its lack of new music.
In the original song category, notable artists advancing include:
- Pharrell Williams for “Piece by Piece”
- Lainey Wilson for “Out of Oklahoma” (from “Twisters”)
- Elton John and Brandi Carlile for “Never Too Late”
- Robbie Williams for “Forbidden Road” (from “Better Man”)
- Diane Warren for her song from “The Six Triple Eight” (potentially marking her 16th nomination)
- Nicholas Britell for “Winter Coat” (performed by Saoirse Ronan in “Blitz”)
- Lin-Manuel Miranda for “Tell Me It’s You” (from “Mufasa: The Lion King”)
The road trip documentary “Will & Harper,” featuring Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, is also a contender in the documentary category. With these advancements, the race for the 2025 Oscars is heating up with an impressive array of talent.
