The films Oppenheimer, Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon emerged as the frontrunners, with “Oppenheimer” leading the pack with an impressive 13 nods at the 96th Academy Awards nominations. Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece secured nominations in key categories, including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy, just one nomination shy of the all-time record set by Titanic in 1998.
A notable breakthrough was made by Lily Gladstone, who became the first Native American nominated for the best actress category for her outstanding performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. This historic moment marked a significant step towards inclusivity in Hollywood.
However, the buzz surrounding Barbie was not without controversy, as the film received eight nominations but faced surprising snubs in the best director and leading actress categories. Margot Robbie, the star of Barbie, was notably absent from the best actress category, while director Greta Gerwig missed out on a best director nod.
Surprises continued with America Ferrara receiving a best supporting actress nomination for her role in Barbie, with critics attributing her impassioned speech on feminism as a deciding factor. Despite these unexpected turns, Barbie secured nominations in categories such as best picture, best supporting actor for Ryan Gosling, and two nods for best original song.
Poor Things, a graphic art house film starring Emma Stone, emerged as the second most-nominated movie, receiving 11 Oscar nomations. Stone, renowned for her portrayal of a sex-crazed young woman, is set to compete for the best actress award against formidable contenders like Annette Bening, Sandra Huller, Carey Mulligan and Lily Gladstone.
The best actor in a leading role category promises a fierce competition between Bradley Cooper and Cillian Murphy, with Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, and Jeffrey Wright also in the running. Surprisingly, Leonardo DiCaprio went unrecognised for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon.
As the Oscars approach, the anticipation builds for the showdown between Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, both nominated for best directing and vying for the coveted best picture award. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig’s absence from the best director category raises questions about gender representation in the industry.
The 96th Academy Awards will take place on March 10, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting the ceremony live on ABC.
Oscar nominations 2024 full list – see who received nods for this year’s Academy Awards
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 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
Actress in a Leading Role
Annette Bening, Nyad
Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
Sandra Huller, Anatomy of a Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Emma Stone, Poor Things
Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction
Actress in a Supporting Role
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
America Ferrera, Barbie
Jodie Foster, Nyad
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
Animated Feature Film
The Boy and the Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Robot Dreams
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Cinematography
El Conde
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Original Screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Maestro
May December
Past Lives
Adapted Screenplay
American Fiction
Barbie
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Achievement in Production Design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Achievement in Sound
The Creator
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest
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
Original Score
American Fiction
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Live Action Short Film
The After
Invincible
Knight of Fortune
Red, White and Blue
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Animated Short Film
Letter to a Pig
95 Senses
Our Uniform
Pachyderme
WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko
Documentary Feature Film
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
The Eternal Memory
Four Daughters
To Kill a Tiger
20 Days in Mariupol
Documentary Short Film
The ABCs of Book Banning
The Barber of Little Rock
Island in Between
The Last Repair Shop
Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó
International Feature Film
Io Capitano, Italy
Perfect Days, Japan
Society of the Snow, Spain
The Teachers’ Lounge, Germany
The Zone of Interest, United Kingdom
Makeup and Hairstyling
Golda
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Society of the Snow
Achievement in Costume Design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Achievement in Film Editing
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Visual Effects
The Creator
Godzilla Minus One
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
