The Oscar nominations are out, and Hollywood’s biggest night is gearing up for a dazzling showcase of cinematic excellence. Mark your calendars for March 10th, because the 96th Academy Awards, hosted by the returning Jimmy Kimmel, promise to be a star-studded spectacle.
“Oppenheimer” Explodes onto the Scene with 13 Nods
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” a biopic on the “father of the atomic bomb,” leads the pack with a whopping 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Director, Actor (Cillian Murphy), and Supporting Actress (Emily Blunt). This epic production is poised to dominate the evening, earning the cheeky nickname “Toppenheimer” on social media.
Diversity Shines: A Spotlight on Female Directors and Indigenous Talent
This year’s nominations celebrate diversity both in front of and behind the camera. Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”) becomes the first woman nominated for Best Director in eight years, while Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) marks the first Native American acting nominee.
Summer Sensation “Barbie” Makes a Play for Gold
Greta Gerwig’s live-action “Barbie” proves to be more than just a pink plastic dream, securing eight nominations, including Best Picture, Costume Design, and Original Song (“I’m Just Ken”). This playful yet thought-provoking take on the iconic doll could surprise the competition.
Other Contenders Vie for Oscar Glory
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” and Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” also snag multiple nominations, setting the stage for a thrilling race to the Oscars.
Don’t Miss the Thrills and Spills on March 10th!
Tune in to the 96th Academy Awards on March 10th to witness Hollywood’s finest vying for the golden statuettes. With such a diverse and talented field, this year’s ceremony promises to be a night to remember, filled with emotional acceptance speeches, stunning performances, and unexpected wins.
Here’s a look at the Oscar nominees in every category.
Best picture
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “American Fiction”
- “Barbie”
- “The Holdovers”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Past Lives”
- “Poor Things”
- “The Zone of Interest”
Actress in a leading role
- Annette Bening, “Nyad”
- Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller, “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”
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”
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”
Directing
- 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”
Costume design
- “Barbie”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Napoleon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
Sound
- “The Creator”
- “Maestro”
- “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “The Zone of Interest”
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”
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”
- “Ninety-Five Senses”
- “Our Uniform”
- “Pachyderme”
- “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
Original score
- “American Fiction”
- “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
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”
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)
Animated feature film
- “The Boy and the Heron”
- “Elemental”
- “Nimona”
- “Robot Dreams”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Makeup and hairstyling
- “Golda”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
- “Society of the Snow”
Production design
- “Barbie”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Napoleon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
Film editing
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “The Holdovers”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
Cinematography
- “El Conde”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
Visual effects
- “The Creator”
- “Godzilla Minus One”
- “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
- “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
- “Napoleon”