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Oscars Heat Up: Nominations, Record Openings, and Star Power

11/26/2025

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced November 21 longlists for best animated (35), documentary (201), and international feature (86).
Netflix's Apocalypse in the Tropics led with four nominations for the IDA Awards.
Wicked: For Good achieved a record $147 million opening weekend in the U.S.
The Governors Awards on November 16 drew Oscar hopefuls, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced November 21 longlists for best animated (35), documentary (201), and international feature (86).
Netflix's Apocalypse in the Tropics led with four nominations for the IDA Awards.
Wicked: For Good achieved a record $147 million opening weekend in the U.S.
The Governors Awards on November 16 drew Oscar hopefuls, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.