The annual Oscar nominees official lunch took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, where stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, and Brazilian actor Wagner Moura were present. This year's photo, while showcasing the nominees, lacked the humor and flamboyant poses often seen in prior years, possibly due to guidance from Hollywood publicists aiming to maintain a more serious image in the era of social media.

The photo capturing this year’s nominees was notably composed, highlighting the stars in a way that avoided the chaotic seated group photo seen in the previous year, which became an internet sensation due to its awkwardness. Some aspects of the arrangement have elicited commentary, including Moura seemingly covering the face of a colleague in the photo. This detail, alongside other observations made by attendees, reflects a shift in how the Oscar nominees are presented to the public.

Amidst the quieter group dynamics, the return to a standing pose format is seen as a positive change by the Academy, perhaps signaling a desire to recapture some of the traditional glamour associated with the Oscars while also adapting to modern expectations of decorum and professionalism in public appearances.