Netflix’s Emilia Perez breaks new ground with her Oscar nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced this year’s Oscar nominees and Emilia Perez It leads the pack with 13. The musical crime drama has broken the record for most non-English language nods, overtaking Named Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma (Netflix’s ), which each had 10.

Emilia Perez scored nominations in the categories of Best Picture, International Feature, Supporting Actress, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song (with two in this category), Sound, Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress. That last one has added significance as Carla Sophia Gascon is the first openly trans performer to earn an acting nomination. Although Elliot Page received a nomination for Juno In 2008 this was long before the actor passed. (Interestingly, I saw the TV glowwhich has been praised for its abstract portrayal of Trans Experiences, is nowhere to be found among this year’s nominees.)

Netflix had the most nominations of any distributor . Animated feature film nod to Documentary short The only girl in the orchestra and original song nominee Diane Warren (for “The Journey” by The six triple eight) took Netflix’s TALLY to 16. Maybe Warren will finally win an Oscar this year in it 16th time of asking.

Mubi, another streaming company, has six nominations this year, including five for body horror The substance. Meanwhile, Disney+ scored one for Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s song “Never Too Less” from the documentary Elton John: It’s never too late.

This year’s nominees for best pictures are Anora the Brutalist Total Unknown Conclave Emilia Perez I’m still here nickel boys the substance and Wicked. You can find out the winners of this year’s Academy Awards when the ceremony takes place on March 2, with the wonderful Conan O’Brien taking over hosting duties.