The 2024 Oscar nominations were revealed, showcasing “Oppenheimer” with an impressive 13 nods, closely followed by “Poor Things” with 11. These nominations come after a blockbuster year marked by the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon of “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Notable surprises include the absence of a Best Director nomination for Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” and Margot Robbie, a producer and star of the film, not receiving an acting nod. Leonardo DiCaprio, starring in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” also missed out on an acting nomination.
In a historic moment, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” America Ferrera secured a Best Supporting Actress nomination for “Barbie,” and Justine Triet became the eighth woman nominated for Best Director for “Anatomy of a Fall.”
Oscar Nominations: Key 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 Actor
- Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
- Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
- Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
- Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Best Actress
- Annette Bening, “Nyad”
- Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
- Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Best Supporting Actor
- 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 Supporting Actress
- Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
- America Ferrera, “Barbie”
- Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Best Director
- Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”
- Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
- Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
- Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”
International Feature Film
- “Io Capitano,” Italy
- “Perfect Days,” Japan
- “Society of the Snow,” Spain
- “The Teachers’ Lounge,” Germany
- “The Zone of Interest,” United Kingdom
Animated Feature Film
- “The Boy and the Heron”
- “Elemental”
- “Nimona”
- “Robot Dreams”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Adapted Screenplay
- “American Fiction”
- “Barbie”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
- “The Zone of Interest”
Original Screenplay
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “The Holdovers”
- “Maestro”
- “May December”
- “Past Lives”
The list goes on to cover various other categories like Visual Effects, film, documentry, short film,Original Score, Original Song, Documentary Feature Film, Cinematography, Costume Design, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short, Short, Film Editing, Sound, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling.
Awards Season Highlights
Leading up to the Oscars, “Oppenheimer” earned 13 BAFTA Film Award nominations, while “Poor Things” secured 11 nominations at the U.K.’s version of the Oscars. At the Golden Globes, “Oppenheimer” dominated with five awards, including Best Drama Motion Picture, and Christopher Nolan took home Best Director.
The 96th annual Academy Awards promise a night of excitement, celebrating outstanding achievements in the film industry. Stay tuned for updates and live coverage as Hollywood’s finest gather to honor excellence in cinema.
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