The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has revealed the nominees for the 14th International AACTA Awards.
Better Man, the biopic inspired by the life of Robbie Williams, dominates the nominations with six nods across key categories. Helmed by Australian director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film picked up an international nomination for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay, alongside acting nominations for its lead cast. Gracey’s visionary approach continues to elevate Australian storytelling, earning acclaim both at home and abroad.
The Brutalist secured five nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Australian favourite Guy Pearce. The film’s haunting narrative and striking performances have solidified its place as a standout in this year’s lineup. Emilia Perez, which has already swept the Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations, makes its mark with four AACTA nods. Anora and Dune: Part Two round out the five nominees for Best Film.
In the television categories, Shōgun emerges as a standout drama series, earning three nominations. The Bear also picks up three nominations including Best Comedy Series. Elizabeth Debicki continues her reign as one of Australia’s finest acting exports, earning a nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in The Crown. Her performance has earned widespread acclaim. Last year’s Golden Globe and Emmy wins confirm her as a powerhouse in the industry. Other notable nominees include Hacks, which picked up a nomination for Best Comedy Series as well as Best Lead Actress for Jean Smart’s performance as Deborah Vance. Slow Horses also received two nominations for Best Drama Series and Best Lead Actor for Gary Oldman’s role as Jackson Lamb.
Winners will be announced during the 2025 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast this February. The nominees for the 2025 AACTA International Awards are:
- Anora
- Better Man
- Dune: Part two
- Emilia Pérez
- The Brutalist
Best Lead Actor in Film
- Adrien Brody – The Brutalist – as László Tóth
- Daniel Craig – Queer – as Lee
- Jonno Davies – Better Man – as Robbie Williams
- Colman Domingo – Sing Sing – as John “Divine G.” Whitfield
- Ralph Fiennes – Conclave – as Thomas Lawrence
Best Lead Actress in Film
- Kirsten Dunst – Civil War – as Lee Smith
- Karla Sofia Gascón – Emilia Pérez – as Emilia Pérez
- Nicole Kidman – Babygirl – as Romy
- Mikey Madison – Anora – as Mikheeva
- Kate Winslet – Lee – as Lee Miller
Best Supporting Actor in Film
- Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain – as Benji Kaplan
- Damon Herriman – Better Man – as Nigel
- Guy Pearce – The Brutalist – as Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr.
- Stanley Tucci – Conclave – as Cardinal Bellini
- Denzel Washington – Gladiator II – as Macrinus
Best Supporting Actress in Film
- Toni Collette – Juror #2 – as Prosecutor
- Ariana Grande-Butera – Wicked – as Glinda
- Felicity Jones – The Brutalist – as Erzsébet Tóth
- Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez – as Rita Mora Castro
- Alison Steadman – Better Man – as Betty
Best Direction in Film
- Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
- Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
- Michael Gracey – Better Man
- George Miller – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two
Best Screenplay in Film
- Anora – Sean Baker
- Better Man – Michael Gracey, Oliver Cole, Simon Gleeson
- Conclave – Peter Straughan
- The Brutalist – Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
- A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
Best Drama Series
- After the Party
- Boy Swallows Universe
- Shōgun
- Slow Horses
- The Diplomat
Best Comedy Series
- Colin from Accounts
- Curb your Enthusiasm
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- The Bear
Best Actor in a Series
- Larry David – Curb Your Enthusiasm – (as Larry David)
- Idris Elba – Hijack – (as Sam Nelson)
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses – (as Jackson Lamb)
- Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun – (as Yoshii Toranaga)
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear – (as Carmy)
Best Actress in a Series
- Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown – (as Princess Diana)
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear –(as Sydney Adamu)
- Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer – (as Martha Scott)
- Anna Sawai – Shōgun – (as Toda Mariko)
- Jean Smart – Hacks – (as Deborah Vance)
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