The Golden Globes winners have been announced, and the stars are preparing for the BAFTAS (February 16th) and the Screen Actors Guild Awards (February 23rd), culminating in the 97th Academy Awards on March 2nd. Pundits suggest some Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards winners may be Oscar contenders, but predictions are just that.
Oscar nominations offer a stronger indication of potential winners. Several nominated films are currently or soon to be screening at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas, allowing moviegoers to experience them on the big screen.
Leading the nomination pack with 10 each are The Brutalist (releasing February 7th) and Wicked: Part 1 (currently screening). Wicked: Part 1 is nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), and Best Supporting Actress (Ariana Grande). The Brutalist is nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Brady Corbet), and Best Actor (Adrien Brody), among others.
Other notable nominees include A Complete Unknown and Conclave (eight nominations each), and Anora (six nominations), all vying for Best Picture. Maria, Better Man, Nosferatu, A Real Pain, and Gladiator 2 also received nominations in various categories.
Lynne Wylie, Ster-Kinekor’s chief marketing officer, notes South Africa’s love for movies and the success of 2024’s box office hits. She emphasizes the importance of experiencing these films on the big screen and invites audiences to join the Oscar buzz by watching the nominated movies at Ster-Kinekor cinemas.
Five of the ten Best Picture nominees are currently playing or will be released soon at select Ster-Kinekor, Cine Prestige, and Cinema Nouveau cinemas. This offers movie enthusiasts a chance to see these films before the Academy Awards ceremony.
The full list of 2025 Oscar nominations is in. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be held on March 2nd, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Ster-Kinekor aims to provide audiences with the latest blockbusters and art films. They believe the nominated films are best experienced on the big screen and encourage movie lovers to participate in the Oscar predictions.