The Academy announced the full lineup of Oscar nominees on Thursday morning, with "Emilia Perez" leading the way with 13 nominations, followed by "The Fauves" and "Wicked" with 10 nominations each. While the Guild Nominations and other preliminary awards bodies can help provide a comprehensive forecast of Oscar nominations, there are always a few curveballs thrown into the process. Big names like Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington missed out on acting nominations this year, and there are plenty of surprises in store.

Snubbed: Angelina Jolie missed out on 'Maria'

The star received some of the best reviews of her career at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of opera icon Maria Callas. Director Pablo Larrain has previously given Oscar nominations to two stars playing historical figures - Natalie Portman won in 2017 for "Jackie" Oscar Nomination, Kristen Stewart received an Oscar nomination in 2022 for "Spencer". Best Actress Field.

Snubbed: Nicole Kidman wins best actress for 'Baby Girl'

The Baby Girl star won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival and later received the same award from the National Board of Review. But after lackluster performances at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Baftas, Kidman's performance as a sullen tech CEO who embarks on an office romance has left her losing momentum for Oscar recognition.

Snub: Selena Gomez misses out on Supporting Actress award

"Emilia Perez" effortlessly established itself as an awards frontrunner with a slew of nominations. But Gomez, best known for her role in Jacques Audiard's audacious cartel musical, ultimately lost out in the supporting actress category. Of course, the Academy can welcome pop stars into fame, as Ariana Grande's endorsement of Wicked proves. For a film that was otherwise beloved by the academy from the top down, Gomez's failure was a high-profile misstep.

Surprise: Jeremy Strong gets his first Oscar nomination

The "Succession" star received career-best reviews for her film performance in "The Apprentice," the origin story of Donald Trump set in motion by Strong's fierce portrayal of Roy Cohn. After a sensational debut at the Cannes Film Festival, no major U.S. distributor seemed willing to touch the controversial film until upstart Briarcliff picked it up. Despite Trump's return to office and awards season speeches that were light on politics, Strong's performance managed to attract enough support to land him in the supporting actor category.

Snubbed: 'Gladiator II' Best Picture Vacancy for Denzel Washington

Ridley Scott's follow-up to the decades-later Oscar-winning Best Picture winner only received a nod for costume design. Heading into the fall, the Paramount blockbuster was seen as a potential awards juggernaut, with some expecting Scott to be a contender for best director. Despite Denzel Washington's theatrical success and critical response, this sequel to Swords and Sandals didn't receive support from the Academy beyond its craft.

surprise: ''Material' Nominated for Best Picture Award

Despite Demi Moore's powerful speech at the Golden Globes accepting her Best Actress award, it seems unlikely that her chilling horror movie will find widespread support among the Academy. Oscar voters love recognizing the career of a legacy star — but what about the butt shots? Goblin transformation? Bloody fire hose? Well, they apparently like them too, because "Material" scored a Best Picture nomination, which just a few weeks ago seemed unlikely.

Surprise: Sebastian Stan soars with 'The Apprentice'

Despite Stan's controversial views on Donald Trump, his awards season narrative generated a lot of buzz for Ali Abbasi's film. Stan's detailed research and commitment to the role were enough to garner the Academy's attention.

Snub: Denis Villeneuve misses out on Best Director award

Although the "Dune" filmmaker missed out on a directing nomination for his debut in the sci-fi action series, Villeneuve was widely considered a sure-fire winner after "Dune: Part 2" premiered nearly a year ago . The most critically acclaimed (and commercially valuable) movies of 2024 as of the end of the year. Alas, Villeneuve was once again absent. Some forecasters compared "Dune's" chances to those of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which swept the Oscars with its third and final installment, "The Return of the King." Notably, Jackson also missed out on the best director award for his second film in the series, The Two Towers. Maybe Villeneuve will finally get his moment in his trilogy with Dune Messiah.

Surprise: Fernanda Torres still in the running for Best Actress

Despite competing against academy-friendly names like Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet, the "I'm Still Here" star made a breakthrough in the awards race with an acting nomination. After surprisingly winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress, Torres' momentum has skyrocketed ever since. As Oscar voters caught up with the Brazilian drama, fans launched a wave of support on social media. Now, "I'm Still Here" is one of the few foreign-language films to be nominated for an Oscar.

Snubbed: Edward Berger excluded from directing 'Conclave'

The All Quiet West director's sequel to The Pope received eight nominations, including best picture. Berger was the leader but failed to break into the crowded field.

Surprise: 'I'm Still Here' Breaks into Best Picture Race

Despite strong support for Fernanda Torres and a solid win for Best International Feature Film, I'm Still Here wasn't widely predicted to be promoted to Best Picture.

Snub: Pamela Anderson failed to win best actress for 'The Last Showgirl'

Anderson made a splash in the awards race with her portrayal of showgirl Shirley Gardner, which showed another side of the actor. Hollywood loves a comeback story, so when she was recognized at the Gotham Awards and Golden Globes, it seemed like she had a chance to topple the competitive categories.

Snub: Daniel Craig misses out on 'Queer' acting nomination

Craig mounts a powerful campaign for his fragile transformation in Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of William S. Burroughs' work. The actor's portrayal of William Lee earned him a National Board of Review Award for Best Actor and a Golden Globe nomination, but failed to maintain momentum toward an Oscar nomination.

Surprise: Little-known 'Better Man' wins Best Visual Effects

Lacking American star power, the Robbie Williams biopic flopped at the box office. Yet enough voters apparently saw the film to celebrate the high-concept, chimpanzee-edgy musical.

Snub: Clarence McLean excluded from New Song performance award

While "Sing Sing" received near-universal acclaim, it had a long promotional cycle given its July 2024 release date and modest box office returns. However, this quiet film made a huge splash during the Oscar nominations, picking up three nominations. Clarence Maclin was the most popular supporting actor, and despite his strong campaign, he was snubbed. However, he did receive an adapted screenplay nomination for the film, which he co-wrote. Colman Domingo was also nominated for leading actor, and "Like a Bird" from the film won best original song.

Snub: 'Contenders' Not Nominated for Best Score

The soundtrack featuring Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross is a huge hit with audiences and an essential addition to gym playlists everywhere. However, despite the Academy's many accolades in the past - including a Best Original Score win for Jon Batiste and The Social Network's 'Soul' and a nomination for 'Mank' - their Contenders score Nomination still cannot be secured.

Surprise: Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang bring fun to announcement

The two are light-hearted and fun, able to add some personality and laughs to early morning announcements. It was a fun, high-energy speech, complete with funny quips about caffeine overdose, mispronounced nominees' names, and a shout-out from Charli XCX.

Snubbed: Margaret Qualley misses out on Best Supporting Actress for 'Material'

Cooley's physically demanding performance may have been overshadowed by a strong awards season performance from Demi Moore, who stars as her opposite in the film.

Snub: Evil Misses Out on Best Adapted Screenplay

The music mogul was unable to compete in this highly competitive category, but received many other favorites from the Academy and received ten nominations.