Los Angeles, CA: The film industry’s most anticipated event, the 96th Academy Awards, has officially unveiled its nominees, heralding another year of cinematic excellence. Actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced the nominations on January 23rd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
This year, Christopher Nolan’s biographical drama “Oppenheimer” leads the pack, which secured a staggering 13 nominations. It’s closely followed by the unique features “Poor Things,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and the much-talked-about “Barbie.”
Major Categories
Best Picture
- American Fiction
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Barbie
- The Holdovers
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Oppenheimer
- Past Lives
- Poor Things
- The Zone of Interest
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Annette Bening, Nyad
- Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
- Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall
- Carey Mulligan, Maestro
- Emma Stone, Poor Things
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Bradley Cooper, Maestro
- Colman Domingo, Rustin
- Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
- Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
- Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
- America Ferrera, Barbie
- Jodie Foster, Nyad
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction
- Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon
- Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
- Ryan Gosling, Barbie
- Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things
Best Director
- Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
- Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon
- Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
- Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
Other Categories
Best Animated Feature Film
- The Boy and the Heron
- Elemental
- Nimona
- Robot Dreams
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best International Feature Film
- The Teachers’ Lounge, Germany
- Io Capitano, Italy
- Perfect Days, Japan
- Society of the Snow, Spain
- The Zone of Interest, United Kingdom
Best Original Screenplay
- Anatomy of a Fall
- The Holdovers
- Maestro
- May December
- Past Lives
Best Adapted Screenplay
- American Fiction
- Barbie
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
- The Zone of Interest
Best Original Score
- American Fiction
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
Best Original Song
- “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
- “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
- “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
- “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People),” Killers of the Flower Moon
- “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
Technical Categories
The 2024 Oscar Nominations also included various technical categories such as Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, as well as Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Animated Short, Best Live-Action Short Film, and Best Documentary Short.
Final Note
On March 10th, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles will host the 96th Academy Awards ceremony and broadcast it live. This event not only celebrates the best in cinema but also reflects the diverse and dynamic nature of the film industry. With the 2024 Oscar Nominations now public, the speculation and anticipation for the winners are at an all-time high, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable night in Hollywood.
