Next up, we have Memoir of a Snail, an animated film with a deeply personal and heart-touching story. It has been nominated in the Best Animated Feature category because the animation techniques used in the film were brilliant. It didn’t rake in millions of dollars, but a modest $1,442,270, and now the Oscar nod will perhaps give it the well-deserved recognition (via Box Office Mojo).
Another movie, from the same category, is Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. The return of the beloved franchise wasn’t met with amazing numbers as it earned only $191,452, but the highlight of the movie was its classic stop-motion animation (via Box Office Mojo). A whole lot of heart and humor is what made the film appeal to children and adults, and now the Academy Awards.
On the other side of the spectrum, we have movies that exceeded their box-office expectations and have now reached another milestone by being nominated at the Oscars (via Box Office Mojo). First is Wicked, the Ariana Grande starrer that made $710,797,270 globally, and has been nominated for Best Picture. The musical has been massive, both in terms of commercial and critical success, despite its relatively recent release.
Dune: Part Two mesmerized everyone with its breathtaking visuals and mind-blowing storyline. The film has been nominated in multiple categories, including Best Picture and Best Cinematography. Earning a whopping $714,644,358, the Denis Villeneuve directorial was one of the best films of 2024.
Inside Out 2 was monumental at the box office, earning $1,698,863,816, and establishing itself as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The movie has been nominated for Best Animated Feature and appreciated worldwide for the way it explored the delicate subject of mental health and emotions.
From the quiet underdogs to the massive hits, the 2025 Oscar nominations feature a diverse range of films, giving an equal chance and footing to everyone in the film industry. In the end, it’s a celebration of art, talent, and cinema, where there’s a place for everyone.
