That is what ultimately makes its snub at the Oscars so absurd. Similar to how, in a just world, the Best Original Song award should go to a song that actually features prominently in the film, rather than one that just plays over the credits — Best Original Score should award music that impacts a movie's aesthetic and level of success.

There are so many things that don’t make sense in the world right now, and one of them is Challengers getting zero nods at the Oscars. Zero! Never mind the fact that it was a tightly written story, great performances from all three leads (Zendaya,

Emilia Pérez' will leads with a total of 14 nominations. Other major nominees include 'Anora,' 'The Brutalist,' 'Conclave,' 'A Complete Unknown,' and 'Wicked.'

The Oscars 2025 nominations are here, and the internet is having its say on all the various snubs. Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, for example, failed to net a single nod, prompting fans to serve up a loud reaction online.

Other unexpected news in Thursday morning's announcement included no nominations for Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie or 'The Substance's' Margaret Qualley, while Monica Barbaro surprised.

The love triangle of Challengers spans years, and the movie's ability to go back and forth in time is aided by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's energizing music throughout. Despite