2024 Oscar Nominations Unveiled
The anticipation has come to an end as the prestigious 96th Academy Awards revealed its nominations, setting the stage for a night of celebration and recognition of cinematic excellence. Leading the pack is “Oppenheimer” with a staggering 13 nominations, closely followed by “Poor Things” with 11 nods, “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10, and “Barbie” with eight nominations.
In a historic moment, Lily Gladstone made waves as the first Native American acting nominee, while Martin Scorsese solidified his legendary status as the most nominated living movie director. However, the nominations also sparked discussions with notable exclusions, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Greta Gerwig.
The nominations were announced by Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid across 23 categories, with a significant shift in eligibility criteria this year. Films must now meet at least two of four representation and inclusion standards to qualify for the top prize of Best Picture, reflecting a continued commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the industry.
Last year’s standout “Everything Everywhere All at Once” secured multiple nominations and took home the coveted Best Picture award, along with acting nods for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis, and accolades for writing and directing.
The 2024 Oscars are poised for another memorable evening as the event returns with Jimmy Kimmel as host for the fourth time. A notable change in schedule sees the ceremony airing at a new, earlier time of 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PT/7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. ET, promising viewers an unforgettable experience from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Now, let’s delve into the categories and nominees vying for Oscar glory:
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 Directing:
– Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”)
– Martin Scorsese (“Killers of the Flower Moon”)
– Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”)
– Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”)
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 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 Writing (Adapted Screenplay):
– “American Fiction” (Written by Cord Jefferson)
– “Barbie” (Written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach)
– “Oppenheimer” (Written by Christopher Nolan)
– “Poor Things” (Screenplay by Tony McNamara)
– “The Zone of Interest” (Written by Jonathan Glazer)
Best Writing (Original Screenplay):
– “Anatomy of a Fall” (Screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari)
– “The Holdovers” (Written by David Hemingson)
– “Maestro” (Written by Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer)
– “May December” (Screenplay by Samy Burch; Story by Samy Burch & Alex Mechanik)
– “Past Lives” (Written by Celine Song)
Best Animated Feature:
– “The Boy and the Heron”
– “Elemental”
– “Nimona”
– “Robot Dreams”
– “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Best Documentary Feature Film:
– “Bobi Wine: The People’s President”
– “The Eternal Memory”
– “Four Daughters”
– “To Kill a Tiger”
– “20 Days in Mariupol”
Best International Feature Film:
– “Io Capitano” (Italy)
– “Perfect Days” (Japan)
– “Society of the Snow” (Spain)
– “The Teacher’s Lounge” (Germany)
– “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom)
Best Animated Short Film:
– “Letter to a Pig”
– “Ninety-Five Senses”
– “Our Uniform”
– “Pachyderme”
– “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
Best Live-Action Short Film:
– “The After”
– “Invincible”
– “Knight of Fortune”
– “Red, White and Blue”
– “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
**Best Documentary Short Film:**
– “The ABCs of Book Banning”
– “The Barber of Little Rock”
– “Island in Between”
– “The Last Repair Shop”
– “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó”
Best Cinematography:
– “El Conde”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Maestro”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Costume Design:
– “Barbie”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Napoleon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
– “Golda”
– “Maestro”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
– “Society of the Snow”
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)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
Best Original Score:
– “American Fiction”
– “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Production Design:
– “Barbie”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Napoleon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Film Editing:
– “Anatomy of a Fall”
– “The Holdovers”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Sound:
– “The Creator”
– “Maestro”
– “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “The Zone of Interest”
Best Visual Effects:
– “The Creator”
– “Godzilla: Minus One”
– “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
– “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning, Part One”
– “Napoleon”
The stage is set, the nominees have been announced, and Hollywood’s biggest night awaits as the film industry prepares to honour its finest achievements. Stay tuned for the 96th Academy Awards, airing live coast-to-coast on ABC, Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.