The Oscar nominations for 2024 were announced live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater by Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid. The ceremony brought both expected victories and some surprising snubs, making headlines across the entertainment world. Thirteen nominations went to the highly acclaimed “Oppenheimer,” while “Poor Things” secured 11, and a trio of nods for Bradley Cooper marked a lifetime total of 12 nominations. However, Cooper, along with Greta Gerwig, faced disappointment as they were both snubbed for the Best Director category.
Leading up to the nominations, films such as “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things,” and “The Holdovers” had already garnered attention with significant wins at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes. Their success was further solidified by support from influential guilds of directors, actors, and producers within the Academy’s voting body. However, numerous other contenders, including “Maestro” and “Past Lives” in the Best Picture category and animated blockbusters like “The Boy and the Heron” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” were eager to secure a spot.
The final list of Oscar nominations for 2024 is as follows:
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:
- Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
- Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon
- Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
Best Actress:
- 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:
- Bradley Cooper, Maestro
- Colman Domingo, Rustin
- Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
- Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
- Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction
Best Supporting Actress:
- Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
- America Ferrera, Barbie
- Jodie Foster, Nyad
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best Supporting Actor:
- 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 ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
- Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, Anatomy of a Fall
- David Hemingson, The Holdovers
- Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer, Maestro
- Samy Burch, May December
- Celine Song, Past Lives
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
- Cord Jefferson, American Fiction
- Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Barbie
- Tony McNamara, Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
- Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
- Io Capitano, Italy
- Perfect Days, Japan
- Society of the Snow, Spain
- The Teacher’s Lounge, Germany
- The Zone of Interest, United Kingdom
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
- The Boy and the Heron
- Elemental
- Nimona
- Robot Dreams
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
- Bobi Wine: The People’s President
- The Eternal Memory
- “Four Daughters”
- To Kill a Tiger
- 20 Days in Mariupol
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- El Conde
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
BEST EDITING
- Anatomy of a Fall
- The Holdovers
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Napoleon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP
- Golda
- Maestro
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
- Society of the Snow
BEST SOUND
- The Creator
- Maestro
- Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
- Oppenheimer
- The Zone of Interest
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
- The Creator
- Godzilla Minus One
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
- Napoleon
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Napoleon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
- “What Was I Made For?”, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Barbie
- “I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, Barbie
- “The Fire Inside,” Diane Warren, Flamin’ Hot
- “It Never Went Away,” Jon Batiste, American Symphony
- “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People,” Osage Tribal Singers, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
- American Fiction
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT
- The After
- Invincible
- Knight of Fortune
- Red, White and Blue
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
BEST ANIMATED SHORT
- Letter to a Pig
- Ninety-Five Senses
- Our Uniform
- Pachyderme
- War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
- The ABCs of Book Banning
- The Barber of Little Rock
- Island in Between
- The Last Repair Shop
- Nai Nai & Wai Po
While some names and films were expected, the Oscar nominations 2024 offered its share of surprises and omissions, leaving film enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the star-studded ceremony. Stay tuned for updates and behind-the-scenes coverage as Hollywood gears up for another memorable night at the Academy Awards.
