LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Netflix's ( NFLX )

Spanish-language musical "Emilia Perez" topped the list of

movies nominated on Thursday for Academy Awards, followed by

"The Brutalist" and "Wicked."

"Emilia Perez," the story of a Mexican drug lord who

transitions to a woman and starts a new life, earned 13

nominations. "The Brutalist," about a Holocaust survivor chasing

the American dream, and "The Wizard of Oz" prequel "Wicked"

picked up 10 nods each.

All three films will compete for the coveted best

picture trophy at the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood on March 2.

"A Complete Unknown," starring Timothee Chalamet as a

young Bob Dylan, dark romantic comedy "Anora" and papal

selection drama "Conclave" also landed in the best picture race.

The other nominated films were the science-fiction

blockbuster "Dune: Part 2," Brazilian political docudrama "I'm

Still Here," racial drama "Nickel Boys" and horror movie "The

Substance."

Nominations for the film industry's highest honors were

postponed twice as Los Angeles grappled with wildfires that

devastated parts of the city this month. Several red-carpet

celebrations have been postponed or canceled.

The Oscars ceremony will proceed as a celebration of

film and the resilience of Los Angeles, organizers said.

"We will honor the talented filmmakers nominated today,

pay tribute to our brave first responders and celebrate the

enduring spirit of Los Angeles and the film industry," Bill

Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,

said just before the nominations were announced.

Walt Disney's ( DIS ) ABC will broadcast the event and

comedian Conan O'Brien will host.

Winners of the gold Oscar statuettes will be chosen by

the roughly 11,000 actors, producers, directors and film

craftspeople who make up the film academy.