The ballad “Mi Camino” by Selena Gomez, the road trip documentary “Will & Harper” featuring Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, and the dynamic score from “Challengers” composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have made notable strides towards Oscar nominations. On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its shortlists spanning ten categories, which included documentary, international feature, best original song, and best score.

Two musicals, “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked,” received significant recognition across multiple categories. Netflix’s bold drama “Emilia Pérez,” which explores the life of a transgender drug lord, led the nominations by securing spots in international feature, original score, and two original songs, including “Mi Camino” and “El Mal,” the latter of which features vocals by Zoe Saldaña. Additionally, it received nominations for sound and for achievements in hair and makeup.

“Wicked,” an adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, also advanced in categories such as hair and makeup, original score, sound, and visual effects. However, it did not compete in the original songs category, as the film did not include new musical pieces.

The list of semifinalists for best original song included a variety of established artists. Pharrell Williams is nominated for “Piece by Piece,” while Lainey Wilson gains recognition for her song “Out of Oklahoma” from “Twisters.” Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s collaboration “Never Too Late” and Robbie Williams’ “Forbidden Road” from “Better Man” also made the shortlist. Additionally, Diane Warren appears to be on the path to a 16th nomination with her song from “The Six Triple Eight.” Other noteworthy inclusions are Nicholas Britell’s “Winter Coat,” performed by Saoirse Ronan in “Blitz,” and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tell Me It’s You” from “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which features performances by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone.

Fifteen documentaries have been nominated for consideration, including titles such as “The Bibi Files,” “Daughters,” “Frida,” “Eno,” and “Union,” among others. The international feature category also saw a diverse collection with 15 advancing titles, such as “I’m Still Here” from Brazil, “Universal Language” from Canada, and “Kneecap” from Ireland, to name a few.

While many shorts highlight specific crafts and technical achievements, several films that may not initially seem like Oscar contenders have also received recognition. “Deadpool & Wolverine” garnered nominations for both sound and visual effects, alongside “Alien: Romulus,” which was acknowledged for its score as well.

Remarkably, “Dune: Part Two” qualifies for visual effects, sound, and makeup and hair categories, yet it did not secure a position among the final 20 score candidates. Hans Zimmer’s score was rendered ineligible due to the extensive use of pre-existing music from the first installment of “Dune.” However, he is nominated for “Blitz,” and other notable composers like Danny Elfman for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Kris Bowers for “The Wild Robot,” Bryce Dessner for “Sing Sing,” and Daniel Blumberg for “The Brutalist” have also made the shortlist.

Generally, these shortlists are shaped by the voting members within their respective categories, though the selection processes can differ from one branch to another, with some conducting committee reviews and others imposing minimum viewing requirements. The final nominations will be unveiled on January 17, trimming the lists down to five per category. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, are scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 2, and will be broadcasted on ABC, as well as available for streaming live on Hulu.