The 2024 Academy Award nominations have been announced, and “Oppenheimer” is leading the pack with an impressive 13 nods. The Christopher Nolan-directed film, which tells the story of the father of the atomic bomb, received nominations in all major categories, including best picture, best director, and best actor for its star, Cillian Murphy.
“Barbie,” a live-action adaptation of the popular doll, also received a number of nominations, including best picture and best actress for its star, Margot Robbie. The film’s director, Greta Gerwig, received a nod for best director, making her the first woman to be nominated in the category in over a decade.
Other notable nominees include “The Holdovers,” a drama about a group of people who are trapped in a time loop, and “Maestro,” a biographical drama about the life of composer Leonard Bernstein. Both films received multiple nominations, including best picture and best actor for their respective leads, Jeffrey Wright and Bradley Cooper.
The 2024 Oscars are shaping up to be a competitive race, with a number of strong contenders vying for the top prizes. In addition to “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” other notable nominees include “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Past Lives,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
The nominees were announced early Tuesday morning by actors Zazie Beetz and Timothée Chalamet, who were joined by last year’s best actress winner, Emma Stone. The ceremony is set to take place on March 29th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
In addition to the film nominations, the Academy also announced the nominees for the short film categories. “The ABCs of Book Banning” and “The Last Repair Shop” were among the nominees for best animated short film, while “The Eternal Memory” and “Nǎi Nǎi and Wài Pó” were nominated for best live-action short film.
The 2024 Oscars are sure to be a night to remember, with a number of talented nominees vying for the top prizes. The ceremony is set to be hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, who is returning for his second year as host.
Here is the full list of nominees:
The 2024 Academy Award nominees have been announced, and the list of contenders is filled with a diverse range of films and talented individuals. Here is the full list of nominees:
Best Picture:
* “Oppenheimer”
* “Barbie”
* “The Holdovers”
* “Maestro”
* “Past Lives”
* “The Zone of Interest”
Best Director:
* Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
* Greta Gerwig, “Barbie”
* Jeffrey Wright, “The Holdovers”
* Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
* Yorgos Lanthimos, “The Zone of Interest”
Best Actor:
* Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
* Jeffrey Wright, “The Holdovers”
* Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
* Timothée Chalamet, “The ABCs of Book Banning”
* Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Last Repair Shop”
Best Actress:
* Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
* Emma Stone, “The ABCs of Book Banning”
* Saoirse Ronan, “Past Lives”
* Viola Davis, “The Last Repair Shop”
* Meryl Streep, “The Zone of Interest”
Best Supporting Actor:
* Michael Fassbender, “Oppenheimer”
* Jamie Foxx, “The Holdovers”
* John Cena, “Maestro”
* Chris Evans, “The ABCs of Book Banning”
* Tom Hanks, “The Last Repair Shop”
Best Supporting Actress:
* Laura Linney, “Oppenheimer”
* Emma Thompson, “Barbie”
* Viola Davis, “The Holdovers”
* Meryl Streep, “Past Lives”
* Octavia Spencer, “The Zone of Interest”
Best Original Screenplay:
* “Oppenheimer”
* “Barbie”
* “The Holdovers”
* “Maestro”
* “Past Lives”
Best Adapted Screenplay:
* “The ABCs of Book Banning”
* “The Last Repair Shop”
* “The Zone of Interest”
Best Animated Feature:
* “The ABCs of Book Banning”
* “The Last Repair Shop”
Best Cinematography:
* “Oppenheimer”
* “Barbie”
* “The Holdovers”
* “Maestro”