Bisina SomtoAs the 2024 Oscar nominations draw near, the excitement and speculation surrounding the potential nominees have reached a fever pitch. Every year, the unpredictable nature of the Academy Awards keeps movie enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, eager to see which films and talents will be recognized.
In this article, we delve into the predictions for the upcoming nominations, with a spotlight on Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, “Oppenheimer,” expected to lead the pack with at least 10 nods.
What Is The Oscar Awards
The Oscars are an annual celebration of cinematic excellence, and the nomination process is both an art and a science. Predicting the nominees is a challenging task, and there are always surprises that leave both fans and industry insiders buzzing. This year, it is anticipated that four films may secure over 10 nominations each, including “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer,” and “Poor Things.” This would mark the second instance of multiple films achieving such a feat, with the first occurring in 2019.
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Notable Contenders:
“Barbie” is predicted to receive 11 nominations, while Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is expected to secure 10 nods. “Oppenheimer,” helmed by Christopher Nolan, is poised to lead with an impressive 13 nominations, showcasing the director’s prowess in delivering compelling narratives. Additionally, “Poor Things” is estimated to receive between 9 and 10 nominations, making this year’s competition particularly fierce.
Final 2024 Oscar Nominations Predictions:
Best Picture:
“American Fiction” (MGM)
“Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon)
“Barbie” (Warner Bros.)
“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
“Maestro” (Netflix)
“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) ***
“Past Lives” (A24)
“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
“The Zone of Interest” (A24)
Alternate: “Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios)
Director:
Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest” (A24)
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
Christopher Nolan *** “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
Alexander Payne, “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
Alternate: Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Actor in a Leading Role:
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro” (Netflix)
Colman Domingo, “Rustin” (Netflix)
Paul Giamatti *** “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction” (MGM)
Alternate: Leonardo DiCaprio, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Actress in a Leading Role:
Lily Gladstone *** “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon)
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro” (Netflix)
Margot Robbie, “Barbie” (Warner Bros.)
Emma Stone, “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
Alternate: Annette Bening, “Nyad”
Actor in a Supporting Role:
Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction” (MGM)
Robert DeNiro, “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. *** “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie” (Warner Bros.)
Dominic Sessa, “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
Alternate: Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
Actress in a Supporting Role:
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
Jodie Foster, “Nyad” (Netflix)
Sandra Hüller, “The Zone of Interest” (A24)
Julianne Moore, “May December” (Netflix)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph *** “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
Alternate: Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
Original Screenplay:
“Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon) *** Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
“The Holdovers” (Focus Features) David Hemingson
“May December” (Netflix) Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik
“Past Lives” (A24) Celine Song
“Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios) Emerald Fennell
Alternate: “Maestro” (Netflix)
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