'The way no one saw this coming’: Fans react hilariously to the list of most nominated films at this year’s Oscars

The internet is ablaze with comments on the 2025 Oscar nominations, many of them are ones of sheer amazement. Emilia Perez, a movie that went unnoticed by most, is in the lead with an astounding 13 nominations. A Complete Unknown and Conclave have a respectable eight nominations apiece, but Wicked and The Brutalist are not far behind with ten each.

Many fans on social media have expressed their amazement with the nominations, which have generated anything from joyful postings to perplexed perplexity.

"The way no one saw this coming 😭😭" was the top comment under the announcement tweet, summarising the overall response.

It's safe to say that this year's Academy Awards list has caused a stir and given fans a lot to talk about—and meme about.

It looks like musicals are having a moment in Hollywood, as seen by Wicked receiving ten nominations, including Best Picture. However, Emilia Perez, a movie that many people aren't familiar with, has swiftly become the focus of discussion, sparking fan arguments on social media. As they accept these surprising Oscar front-runners, the fans' reactions are hilarious and nothing short of gold.

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From musical triumphs to unexpected frontrunners, the 2025 Oscars nominations left fans in shock—and hilarity ensued

Twitter users quickly flooded the site with their opinions on the list of nominees. While some were thrilled that their favorite movie made the cut, others were shocked that Emilia Perez had received so many nominations. One fan hilariously tweeted,

“pls lord I pray,” alongside a screenshot of Ariana Grande’s “positions” lyric: ‘I'm just hoping I don't repeat history.’

This meme perfectly encapsulates the tension around Wicked's fate, as fans brace for the film’s Oscar run.

While Emilia Perez dominated the nomination scoreboard, some fans were left scratching their heads.

“like if u didn’t watch that emilia movie” poked fun at how the film seemed to come out of nowhere, becoming the Oscars’ unexpected star.

On the flip side, Wicked stans came through strong, with one enthusiast proclaiming,

“WICKED MOVIE OF THE YEAR” alongside a GIF of Kamala Harris celebrating.

It’s safe to say that this year’s Oscars will have its fair share of musical magic, much to the delight of some and the confusion of others.

The recurring theme of disbelief carried through many of the tweets.

“EMILIA MOST NOMINATED? Óscar when i catch you…” wrote one user, implying they had a bone to pick with the Academy over its surprising picks.

Another chimed in, saying,

“stop trying to make emilia perez happen, it’s not going to happen 🙄.”

Not everyone is on board with the Academy’s choices this year.

Some not-so-subtle digs at other films got fewer nods than expected.

“Widicked got more noms than Barbie 😳,”

One tweet read, paired with a clip of Jennifer Lawrence saying,

“What do you mean?”

It's no secret that fans of Barbie were hoping for a stronger showing. Meanwhile, the tweet

“Embarrassing poll. Byee”

summed up the general sentiment of those unimpressed by the top nominations.

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Behind the scenes: Snubs and surprises

The Oscar nominations this year were a minefield of shocks and snubs, not merely a mix of unknowns and fan favorites. Although Emilia Perez's domination has shocked many, a few of the anticipated candidates were left off the list.

Despite her widespread popularity and critical praise last year, Barbie appeared to have lost ground to the surprise rise of Wicked and The Brutalist—insane moves for 24/25. Some fans speculate that some of the more surprising choices may have resulted from the Academy's attempt to strike a balance between niche filmmaking and commercial success.

On the other hand, because of its outstanding production and superb cast, Wicked had always been a serious contender. However, few could have foreseen that it would receive ten nominations, contending in important categories like Best Director and Best Picture. The film A Complete Unknown, which followed Bob Dylan's life, was another surprise. It received eight nominations, adding to the mix of unexpected and anticipated nominees.

The argument over which films should have won and which were passed over will surely continue as Oscar night draws near. This year's Oscars are looking to be a lot of fun, regardless of whether you're on team Emilia Perez or still don't get it at all.