After an initial postponement of this year's Oscar nominations announcement due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the time has come. This Thursday, we'll learn who was voted among the best of the best of 2024's films.

The Oscar race will likely be led by Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown and Wicked when nominations come out January 23. Here's what else will happen.

You can count on films like “Emilia Pérez” and big stars like Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande, but this year may hold some surprises, too.