The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced, and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” leads the pack with an impressive 13 nods, including Best Picture. Let’s take a look at the complete list of nominees in various categories:
Best Supporting Actor
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| 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 Costume Design
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Barbie” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Napoleon” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Golda” | —————– |
| “Maestro” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
| “Society of the Snow” | —————– |
Best Live-Action Short Film
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “The After” | —————– |
| “Invincible” | —————– |
| “Night of Fortune” | —————– |
| “Red, White and Blue” | —————– |
| “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” | —————– |
Best Animated Short Film
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Letter to a Pig” | —————– |
| “Ninety-Five Senses” | —————– |
| “Our Uniform” | —————– |
| “Pachyderme” | —————– |
| “War is Over” | —————– |
Best Adapted Screenplay
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “American Fiction” | —————– |
| “Barbie” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
| “The Zone of Interest” | —————– |
Best Original Screenplay
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Anatomy of a Fall” | —————– |
| “The Holdovers” | —————– |
| “Maestro” | —————– |
| “May December” | —————– |
| “Past Lives” | —————– |
Best Supporting Actress
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| Emily Blunt | “Oppenheimer” |
| Danielle Brooks | “The Color Purple” |
| America Ferrera | “Barbie” |
| Jodie Foster | “Nyad” |
| Da’Vine Joy Randolph | “The Holdovers” |
Best Original Song
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Flamin’ Hot” | “Flamin’ Hot” |
| “I’m Just Ken” | “Barbie” |
| “It Never Went Away” | “American Symphony” |
| “What Was I Made For?” | “Barbie” |
Best Original Score
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “American Fiction” | —————– |
| “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
Best Documentary
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” | —————– |
| “The Eternal Memory” | —————– |
| “Four Daughters” | —————– |
| “To Kill a Tiger” | —————– |
| “20 Days in Mariupol” | —————– |
Best Documentary, Short
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “The ABCs of Book Banning” | —————– |
| “The Barber of Little Rock” | —————– |
| “Island in Between” | —————– |
| “The Last Repair Shop” | —————– |
| “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó” | —————– |
Best International Feature
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Io Capitano” | —————– |
| “Perfect Days” | —————– |
| “Society of the Snow” | —————– |
| “The Teachers’ Lounge” | —————– |
| “The Zone of Interest” | —————– |
Best Animated Feature
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “The Boy and the Heron” | —————– |
| “Elemental” | —————– |
| “Nimona” | —————– |
| “Robot Dreams” | —————– |
| “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” | —————– |
Best Production Design
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Barbie” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Napoleon” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
Best Film Editing
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “Anatomy of a Fall” | —————– |
| “The Holdovers” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
Best Sound
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “The Creator” | —————– |
| “Maestro” | —————– |
| “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “The Zone of Interest” | —————– |
Best Visual Effects
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “The Creator” | —————– |
| “Godzilla Minus One” | —————– |
| “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” | —————– |
| “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” | —————– |
| “Napoleon” | —————– |
Best Cinematography
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “El Conde” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Maestro” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
Best Actor
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| Bradley Cooper | “Maestro” |
| Colman Domingo | “Rustin” |
| Paul Giamatti | “The Holdovers” |
| Cillian Murphy | “Oppenheimer” |
| Jeffrey Wright | “American Fiction” |
Best Actress
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| 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
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| 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” |
Best Picture
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| “American Fiction” | —————– |
| “Anatomy of a Fall” | —————– |
| “Barbie” | —————– |
| “The Holdovers” | —————– |
| “Killers of the Flower Moon” | —————– |
| “Maestro” | —————– |
| “Oppenheimer” | —————– |
| “Past Lives” | —————– |
| “Poor Things” | —————– |
| “The Zone of Interest” | —————– |
The 96th Academy Awards promise an exciting lineup of films and performances, with “Oppenheimer” taking the lead with 13 nominations. The inclusion of box-office hits like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in the Best Picture category adds an extra layer of anticipation for viewers.
With nominees ranging from seasoned actors to emerging talents, this year’s Oscars celebrate the diversity and excellence in the world of cinema. The awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, is sure to be a night filled with glamour, suspense, and memorable moments.
As we await the unveiling of the winners, cinephiles around the globe are gearing up for a cinematic celebration like no other. Stay tuned for the 96th Academy Awards, where the best in film will be honored and the magic of storytelling takes center stage.
Which films and performances are you rooting for this year? Share your thoughts and predictions as we count down to the star-studded event on 10 March 2024 . Let the Oscar excitement begin!
