Oscar Nominations for 2024 Academy Awards

Oppenheimer leads the pack with an impressive 13 nominations, closely followed by Poor Things with 11 nods. The announcement on January 23rd brought some surprises, including the absence of Greta Gerwig in the best director category for "Barbie" and no acting nomination for Margot Robbie, despite her producer role in the best picture nominee.

Leonardo DiCaprio, known for his role in "Killers of the Flower Moon," also missed out on an acting nod this year. However, Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American to be nominated for best actress. America Ferrera secured a best supporting actress nomination for "Barbie," and Justine Triet became the eighth woman nominated for best director with "Anatomy of a Fall."

Lily Gladstone in the Killers of the Flower Moon Movie

Here's a quick rundown of some 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 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

Best Supporting Actor:

• Mark Ruffalo - Poor Things
• Robert Downey Jr - Oppenheimer
• Sterling K. Brown - American Fiction
• Robert De Niro - Killers of the Flower Moon

Best Supporting Actress

• Jodi Foster - Nyad
• Emily Blunt - Oppenheimer
• Da'Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers
• Danielle Brooks - The Color Purple
• America Ferrera - Barbie

Best Cinematography

• El Conde
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things

Best International Feature Film

• Io Capitano - Italy
• Perfect Days - Japan
• Society of the Snow - Spain
• The Teachers’ Lounge - Germany
• The Zone of Interest - United Kingdom

In the lead-up to the Oscars, "Oppenheimer" also dominated the BAFTA Film Awards with 13 nods and won five awards at the Golden Globes.

Who Will Win?

It's still too early to say for sure who will win the big awards at the 96th Academy Awards. However, we can make some educated guesses based on the nominations and the current buzz:

• Oppenheimer is the clear frontrunner in the Best Picture category, but Poor Things and American Fiction could also pull off an upset.
• Bradley Cooper is the favorite for Best Actor, but Cillian Murphy and Colman Domingo are both dark horses who could surprise everyone.
• Annette Bening is almost a shoo-in for Best Actress, but Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone shouldn't be counted out.
• Christopher Nolan is the frontrunner for Best Director, but Yorgos Lanthimos and Martin Scorsese are both formidable contenders.

What to Watch For

In addition to the major awards, there are a few other things to watch for at the 96th Academy Awards:

The Rise of Streaming Services: This year, several films nominated for major awards were produced by streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. This could signal a shift in the power dynamics of Hollywood.

The International Flavor: This year's nominees are more diverse than ever, with films from all over the world represented. This could make for a very interesting ceremony.

The 96th Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most exciting ceremonies in recent years. With a diverse field of nominees and a wide range of possibilities, it's anyone's guess who will take home the golden statuettes. Be sure to tune in on March 10th to find out!

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