The 96th Academy Awards nominations, announced on Tuesday, herald an exciting and diverse lineup for the upcoming Oscars. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” leads the field with an impressive 13 nominations, setting a formidable presence in this year’s race. Following closely is the fantasy film “Poor Things,” starring Emma Stone, with 11 nominations, and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which garnered 10. The vibrant and unexpected contender “Barbie” also splashed with eight nominations. With the Oscars set for March 10 and Jimmy Kimmel returning as host, the stage is set for a memorable celebration of cinematic achievements.
The Full List of Nominations
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 in a Leading Role
– Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
– Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
– Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
– Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
– Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Best 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”
Best 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”
Best 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”
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”
Best Cinematography
– “El Conde”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Maestro”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best International Feature Film
– “The Teachers’ Lounge,” Germany
– “Io Capitano,” Italy
– “Perfect Days,” Japan
– “Society of the Snow,” Spain
– “The Zone of Interest,” United Kingdom
Best Adapted Screenplay
– “American Fiction”
– “Barbie”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
– “The Zone of Interest”
Best Original Screenplay
– “Anatomy of a Fall”
– “The Holdovers”
– “Maestro”
– “May December”
– “Past Lives”
Best Live Action Short Film
– “The After”
– “Invincible”
– “Knight of Fortune”
– “Red, White and Blue”
– “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
Best Animated Short Film
– “Letter to a Pig”
– “Ninety-Five Senses”
– “Our Uniform”
– “Pachyderme”
– “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
Best Animated Feature Film
– “The Boy and the Heron”
– “Elemental”
– “Nimona”
– “Robot Dreams”
– “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Best Documentary Short
– “The ABCs of Book Banning”
– “The Barber of Little Rock”
– “Island in Between”
– “The Last Repair Shop”
– “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó”
Best Documentary Feature Film
– “Bobi Wine: The People’s President”
– “The Eternal Memory”
– “Four Daughters”
– “To Kill a Tiger”
– “20 Days in Mariupol”
Best 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),” “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
Best Original Score
– “American Fiction”
– “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
– “Golda”
– “Maestro”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
– “Society of the Snow”
Best Costume Design
– “Barbie”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Napoleon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Editing
– “Anatomy of a Fall”
– “The Holdovers”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Sound
– “The Creator”
– “Maestro”
– “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “The Zone of Interest”
Best Production Design
– “Barbie”
– “Killers of the Flower Moon”
– “Napoleon”
– “Oppenheimer”
– “Poor Things”
Best Visual Effects
– “The Creator”
– “Godzilla Minus One”
– “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
– “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
– “Napoleon”
The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards are a testament to the incredible talent and creativity in the film industry today. “Oppenheimer” leads with a staggering 13 nominations, but the competition is fierce across all categories, showcasing a vibrant and varied cinematic landscape. With Jimmy Kimmel as the host, the upcoming Oscars promise to be unforgettable, honouring the best in film from the past year.
