Selena Gomez Snubbed – Despite being a frequent nominee this season for her role in Emilia Pérez, Selena Gomez was left out of the Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress, while Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldaña earned nods.
Sebastian Stan's Surprise Nod – Sebastian Stan received an unexpected Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice, which has raised eyebrows as he wasn’t widely considered a frontrunner.
Angelina Jolie Shut Out – Many had predicted Angelina Jolie would be nominated for her performance in Maria, but she was overlooked for Best Actress, surprising fans and critics alike.
Demi Moore's Unexpected Nod – The Substance, a campy horror film, received five Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Demi Moore, making it one of the most surprising contenders this year.
I’m Still Here Earns a Best Picture Nod – The Brazilian drama I’m Still Here, which had Fernanda Torres winning a Golden Globe, earned a Best Picture nomination, a notable achievement for a foreign-language film.
Nosferatu's Multiple Nominations – The horror film Nosferatu, which hadn’t been considered a major contender, surprised many by earning nominations for Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling.
Kieran Culkin Dominates Supporting Actor Race – While Kieran Culkin is dominating the Best Supporting Actor category this season, his film, A Real Pain, failed to secure a Best Picture nomination, which many had expected.