2025 Critics Choice Awards nominations: Wicked, Conclave lead - AV Club

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Wicked and Conclave lead the pack with 11 Critics Choice Award nominations each, setting up an epic showdown in Hollywood's awards season.

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Wicked's star-studded cast including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is tipped for major wins, cementing the musical's status as a box office and critical darling.
Conclave, the gripping political thriller directed by Olivia Wilde, scored big with its ensemble cast and timely storyline, hinting at a potential sweep in the key categories.

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Olivia Wilde, Critics Choice Awards, Wicked, Conclave, Dune 2, Emilia Perez