Apple TV+ Faces Complete Oscar Exclusion This Year

Apple TV+ will not be​ contending for any Academy Awards this year, as revealed by ‌the latest nominations released on Thursday which saw the platform miss out completely.

Missed Opportunities: Oscar Contenders ⁢Overlooked

Despite some standout films—like Fancy Dance and Blitz—that had the potential ⁣to become frontrunners, Apple Original ​Films received no nominations from the Academy.

While Apple TV+ is recognized for its diverse array of⁤ series across multiple genres that⁢ frequently achieve high ratings and ⁤Emmy recognition, its‌ film ‍production⁣ often remains under the radar. New television⁤ shows debut frequently, whereas apple-tv-your-ultimate-guide-to-must-watch-originals/” title=”Unlock the Magic of Apple TV+: Your Ultimate Guide to Must-Watch Originals!”>film releases are more sparse each year.

In prior years, however,⁤ certain titles have caught‍ the attention of Oscar voters. For instance,​ Martin‍ Scorsese’s epic Killers of​ the Flower Moon garnered an impressive ten nominations last year—including Best Picture—and Ridley Scott’s Napoleon⁤ racked up three ‌nods as well.

A Dry Spell in 2025

Yet this year marks a disappointing absence for Apple​ Originals at the Oscars with not a single nomination logged​ in 2025. This development is ⁣somewhat disheartening for a company keenly focused on acquiring accolades such as Oscars and Emmys. As highlighted in‍ their recent press communications: “To date, Apple Original films and series have received 537 awards and⁤ accumulated 2,545 nominations.” However, ‍these numbers remain ​stagnant following this year’s announcements.

Films with Promise but No Nominations

A few releases from Apple were expected‌ to vie for Oscar attention. While The Instigators—a lighthearted ​comedy featuring Matt Damon and Casey​ Affleck—was unlikely to attract Academy notice, Fancy ⁣Dance starring Lily Gladstone appeared poised to earn at least one nod. Gladstone had previously won numerous accolades for her role in Killers of the Flower​ Moon; thus some anticipated her newest project would follow suit based on critical acclaim.

Likewise, Steve McQueen’s WWII film Blitz seemed like a solid candidate worthy of recognition—but it too ended up overlooked when nominations were revealed.

The Competition ⁣Heats Up

In contrast to Apple’s snubbed entries, Emilia Pérez—a provocative musical about a⁢ drug cartel leader staging his death for gender transition—garnered thirteen nominations including⁣ Best Picture. Additionally impressive was Wicked alongside The Brutalist; ‍both secured ten nominations each vying fiercely for recognition this awarding season. A comprehensive ‍list can be accessed via the Academy’s⁢ official announcement.