The Oscar nominations drop Tuesday morning, marking the final reveal in a season of awards buzz. After the guilds, Globes, and Emmys, TV’s big night got squeezed into the long Oscar lead-up. Despite being a couple of months away, many winners seem predictable, but let’s not rush. Battles, whispers, and scandals await attention. 2023 delivered stellar films, likely reflected in the nominations. Sadly, the fantastic “All of Us Strangers” might get overlooked. No time for tears, just clear thinking as we predict winners, expect surprises, and silently hope my alarm rings before dawn on Tuesday.
Best Picture Nominees
- “American Fiction”
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “Barbie”
- “The Holdovers”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Past Lives”
- “Poor Things”
- “The Zone of Interest”
The Best Picture category boasts a diverse lineup of films, spanning genres and styles. Notable contenders include the art-house films “The Zone of Interest” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” alongside popular choices like “Barbie” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Best Director Predictions
- Greta Gerwig, “Barbie”
- Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”
- Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
- Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
- Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
The Best Director category sees a mix of acclaimed filmmakers, including Greta Gerwig for her work on “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer.” The inclusion of international directors like Jonathan Glazer adds an intriguing element to the predictions.
Best Actress Predictions
- Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
- Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
- Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
The Best Actress category features strong performances, with Margot Robbie’s role in “Barbie” generating significant buzz. Annette Bening’s potential surprise nomination for “Nyad” adds an element of unpredictability.
Best Actor Predictions
- Leonardo DiCaprio, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
- Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
- Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
The Best Actor category sees a mix of seasoned actors, with Leonardo DiCaprio facing unexpected challenges for his role in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The potential surprise entry of Colman Domingo for “Rustin” adds an element of excitement.
Best Supporting Actress Predictions
- Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
- Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
- Julianne Moore, “May December”
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
The Best Supporting Actress category features a strong lineup, with Da’Vine Joy Randolph considered a frontrunner for her performance in “The Holdovers.” The inclusion of Penélope Cruz and potential snub for Cruz add intrigue to the predictions.
Best Supporting Actor Predictions
- Willem Dafoe, “Poor Things”
- Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
- Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
- Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
The Best Supporting Actor category includes notable performances, with Charles Melton’s potential surprise nomination for “May December” injecting unpredictability. The potential snub for Dafoe keeps the category open for surprises.
Best Adapted Screenplay Predictions
- “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson
- “Barbie,” Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese
- “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan
- “Poor Things,” Tony McNamara
The Adapted Screenplay category features strong contenders, with “Barbie” facing an interesting shift after being reclassified by the academy.
Best Original Screenplay Predictions
- “Anatomy of a Fall,” Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
- “The Holdovers,” David Hemingson
- “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer
- “May December,” Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik
- “Past Lives,” Celine Song
The Original Screenplay category showcases diverse storytelling, with “Anatomy of a Fall” and “Maestro” standing out as potential nominees.
Best Animated Feature Predictions
- “The Boy and the Heron”
- “Elemental”
- “Nimona”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
The Animated Feature category sees a competition between box-office success “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and acclaimed entries like “The Boy and the Heron.”
Best Documentary Feature Predictions
- “20 Days in Mariupol”
- “Beyond Utopia”
- “American Symphony”
- “Four Daughters”
- “The Eternal Memory”
The Documentary Feature category highlights impactful stories, with films like “20 Days in Mariupol” and “The Eternal Memory” expected to receive nominations.
Best International Feature Predictions
- “Perfect Days”
- “Society of the Snow”
- “The Taste of Things”
- “The Teachers’ Lounge”
- “The Zone of Interest”
The International Feature category presents a diverse array of films, with potential surprises like “Tótem” and potential snubs for well-received entries like “Perfect Days.”
Best Cinematography Predictions
- “El Conde,” Edward Lachman
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Rodrigo Prieto
- “Maestro,” Matthew Libatique
- “Oppenheimer,” Hoyte van Hoytema
- “Poor Things,” Robbie Ryan
The Cinematography category celebrates visual excellence, with entries like “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer” showcasing breathtaking visuals.
Best Costume Design Predictions
- “Barbie,” Jacqueline Durran
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jacqueline West
- “Maestro,” Mark Bridges
- “Oppenheimer,” Ellen Mirojnick
- “Poor Things,” Holly Waddington
The Costume Design category features glamorous entries, with “Barbie” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” expected to receive nominations.
Best Film Editing Predictions
- “Anatomy of a Fall,” Laurent Sénécha
- “Barbie,” Nick Houy
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Thelma Schoonmaker
- “Oppenheimer,” Jennifer Lame
- “Poor Things,” Yorgos Mavropsaridis
The Film Editing category recognizes the pacing and storytelling prowess of films, with “Killers of the Flower Moon” defying expectations of its runtime.
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Predictions
- “Golda”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Poor Things”
- “Society of the Snow”
The Makeup and Hairstyling category showcases transformative work, with notable entries like “Golda” and “Oppenheimer.”
Best Production Design Predictions
- “Barbie,” Sarah Greenwood (production designer), Katie Spencer (set decorator)
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jack Fisk (production designer), Adam Willis (set decorator)
- “Oppenheimer,” Ruth De Jong (production designer), Claire Kaufman (set decorator)
- “Poor Things,” Shona Heath, James Price (production designer), Zsuzsa Mihalek (set decorator)
- “The Zone of Interest,” Chris Oddy (
production designer), Alice Felton (set decorator)
The Production Design category recognizes the meticulous creation of immersive worlds, with entries like “Barbie” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Best Sound Predictions
- “Barbie”
- “Ferrari”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “The Zone of Interest”
The Sound category acknowledges the auditory excellence of films, with entries like “Ferrari” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” expected to receive nominations.
Best Visual Effects Predictions
- “Godzilla Minus One”
- “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “The Creator”
The Visual Effects category features a mix of CGI-heavy films, with potential surprises like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and a possible snub for “Godzilla Minus One.”
Best Original Score Predictions (continued)
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Robbie Robertson
- “Oppenheimer,” Ludwig Göransson
- “Poor Things,” Jerskin Fendrix
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Daniel Pemberton
- “The Zone of Interest,” Mica Levi
The Best Original Score category recognizes outstanding musical compositions, with notable contenders like Ludwig Göransson (“Oppenheimer”) and John Williams (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) vying for recognition.
Best Original Song Predictions
- “The Fire Inside” by Diane Warren from “Flamin’ Hot”
- “I’m Just Ken” by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt from “Barbie”
- “It Never Went Away” by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson from “American Symphony”
- “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas from “Barbie”
- “Road to Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz from “Rustin”
The Best Original Song category features a mix of heartfelt compositions and popular hits, with Dua Lipa’s song from “Barbie” facing competition from the likes of Diane Warren and Billie Eilish.
Best Sound Predictions
- “Ferrari”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “The Zone of Interest”
- “Barbie” (Possible surprise)
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Possible snub)
The Sound category is expanded to include potential surprises like “Barbie” and a possible snub for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” offering a comprehensive view of the field.
Best Visual Effects Predictions
- “The Creator”
- “Godzilla Minus One”
- “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
- “Society of the Snow”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (Possible surprise)
- “Godzilla Minus One” (Possible snub)
The Visual Effects category is extended to include potential surprises like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and a possible snub for “Godzilla Minus One,” adding more depth to the predictions.
Best Animated Short Predictions
- “Letter to a Pig”
- “Ninety-Five Senses”
- “Once Upon a Studio”
- “Pachyderme”
- “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko”
The Animated Short category showcases a variety of animated storytelling, with entries ranging from whimsical tales to emotionally charged narratives.
Best Documentary Short Predictions
- “The ABCs of Book Banning”
- “The Barber of Little Rock”
- “Deciding Vote”
- “The Last Repair Shop”
- “Last Song from Kabul”
The Documentary Short category explores impactful short documentaries, covering subjects from censorship to historical events.
Best Live-Action Short Predictions
- “The After”
- “The Anne Frank Gift Shop”
- “Red, White and Blue”
- “Strange Way of Life”
- “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
The Live-Action Short category features a diverse array of short films, offering glimpses into various genres and storytelling styles.
These comprehensive predictions cover a wide range of categories, capturing the anticipation and excitement surrounding the Oscars 2024 nominations.
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