'Wicked' Secures 10 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture

The film adaptation of the musical 'Wicked' received ten Academy Award nominations, making it a strong contender for the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture and acting nods for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Despite its success, director Jon M. Chu was notably absent from the Best Director category, a common oversight among major films this year. The film also garnered nominations in various technical categories such as Costume Design, Production Design, and Original Score, but missed out on a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination. 'Wicked' has performed well at the box office, grossing over $709 million since its release, and is set for a sequel, 'Wicked: For Good', scheduled for November 2025. The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The nominations were revealed amidst a competitive landscape that included other notable films like 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Brutalist'.