Critics Choice Noms Analysis: Feinberg’s 5 Biggest Takeaways

Story by Scott Feinberg

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In-depth analysis of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards nominations, revealing surprises, snubs, and the top contenders in the Oscar race.

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The Substance and Nickel Boys are surging, with multiple nominations that boost their Oscar hopes, especially for Demi Moore and RaMell Ross.
A Complete Unknown and Sing Sing look like strong Academy Award contenders, with Timothée Chalamet and Colman Domingo standing out as likely nominees.

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Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, RaMell Ross, Jomo Fray, Nicholas Monsour, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Saoirse Ronan, Tilda Swinton, Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Felicity Jones, Fernanda Torres, Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, Daniel Craig, Hugh Grant, Focus, Universal, Netflix, Warners, A24, Neon, MUBI, Amazon/MGM, Searchlight, Paramount, Apple, Sony Classics, Briarcliff/Rich Spirit, Janus/Sideshow, IFC, Conclave, Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Dune: Part Two, The Brutalist, Anora, The Substance, Nickel Boys, A Complete Unknown, Sing Sing, A Real Pain, September 5, Gladiator II, Blitz, The Outrun, The Room Next Door, The Apprentice, Babygirl, Queer, Heretic, Flow, Memoir of a Snail, Will & Harper

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