ST. LOUIS — Marcus Theatres is celebrating the 2025 Best Picture nominees by bringing the best films of the year back to the big screen.

Moviegoers can watch any of the nine nominated films they missed, re-watch their favorites, or enjoy a movie marathon, all while saving cash on tickets. The Best Picture nominees will be screened from Feb. 19 through March 2. The nominees for animated and live-action shorts will also be shown.

Marcus is offering Best Picture Passports, allowing moviegoers discounts on admission as well as food and drink specials. These passports are available in two options: All Access or Pick 4.

With the Pick 4, the passport holder chooses four movies nominated for Best Picture for $28, while the All-Access Passport entitles the holder to see nine movies plus both blocks of nominated shorts for $70.

The entire lineup of Best Picture-nominated movies plus the animated shorts will show back-to-back over two Saturdays (Feb. 22 and March 1) at select locations. Admission for each day is sold separately.

The 97th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air on Sunday, March 2, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

If you want to get in on the action live, visit Marcus Theatres on March 2. The glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s biggest night will air at 13 locations, including Ronnie’s. Admission to the watch party is free, and there will be movie-themed celebratory activities and photo spots with food and drink specials throughout the broadcast.

For tickets, locations, and prices, please visit marcustheatres.com/bestpicture.

The Nominees

(Summaries provided by Marcus Theatres)

Anora (R) – A young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

The Brutalist (R) – When a visionary architect and his wife flee postwar Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

A Complete Unknown (R) – In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.

Conclave (PG) – When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

Dune: Part Two (PG-13) – Paul Atreides unites with the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future.

I’m Still Here (PG-13) – A mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family's life is shattered by an act of arbitrary violence during the tightening grip of a military dictatorship in 1971 Brazil.

Nickel Boys (R) – Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, this powerful drama chronicles the friendship between two young African American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in 1960s Florida.

The Substance (R) – A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Wicked (PG) – Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Nominated Animated Short Films – (Various Ratings) – Beautiful Men | In the Shadow of the Cypress | Magic Candies | Wander to Wonder | Yuck!

Nominated Live Action Short Films – (Various Ratings) – A Lien | Anuja | I’m Not a Robot | The Last Ranger | The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent