2024 Oscars Predictions: Will “Oppenheimer” Sweep All The Major Categories?
2024 Oscar’s Prediction
On the morning of March 11, 2024, at 7:00 AM GMT+8, the film industry's brightest stars and creative geniuses will congregate for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual celebration. It's a night where filmmakers, actors, actresses, production designers, producers, makeup artists, and all the talented individuals behind movie magic come together to honor the year's most outstanding achievements.
As we eagerly anticipate this illustrious event, I've put together my own predictions for the nominees of this year's 96th Oscars.
Best Picture:
“American Fiction” (MGM) Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson and Jermaine Johnson
“Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon) Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion
“Barbie” (Warner Bros.) David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner
“The Holdovers” (Focus Features) Mark Johnson
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures) Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi
“Maestro“ (Netflix) Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger
“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan
“Past Lives” (A24) David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler
“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone
“The Zone of Interest” (A24) James Wilson
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 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 DeNiro “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 Original Screenplay:
“Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon) Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
“The Holdovers” (Focus Features) David Hemingson
“Maestro” (Netflix) Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer
“May December” (Netflix) Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik
“Past Lives” (A24) Celine Song
Best Adapted Screenplay:
“American Fiction” (MGM) Cord Jefferson
“Barbie” (Warner Bros.) Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) Christopher Nolan
“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) Tony McNamara
“The Zone of Interest” (A24) Jonathan Glazer
Best Animated Feature:
“The Boy and the Heron” (GKids/Toho) Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki
“Elemental” (Pixar) Peter Sohn and Denise Ream
“Nimona” (Netflix) Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary
“Robot Dreams” (Neon) Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia Díaz
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony Pictures) Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal
Best Production Design:
“Barbie” Sarah Greenwood (production designer), Katie Spencer (set decorator)
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Jack Fisk (production designer), Adam Willis (set decorator)
“Napoleon” Arthur Max (production designer), Elli Griff (set decorator)
“Oppenheimer” Ruth De Jong (production designer), Claire Kaufman (set decorator)
“Poor Things” Shona Heath, James Price (production designer), Szusza Mihalek (set decorator)
Best Cinematography:
“El Conde” Edward Lachman
“Poor Things” Robbie Ryan
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Rodrigo Prieto
“Maestro” Matthew Libatique
“Oppenheimer” Hoyte van Hoytema
Best Costume Design:
“Poor Things” Holly Waddington
“Barbie” Jacqueline Durran
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Jacqueline West
“Napoleon” David Crossman, Janty Yates
“Oppenheimer” Ellen Mirojnick
Best International Feature:
“The Zone of Interest” from United Kingdom (A24) dir. Jonathan Glazer
“Io Capitano” from Italy (01 Distribution)dir. Matteo Garrone
“Perfect Days” from Japan (Neon) dir. Wim Wenders
“Society of the Snow” from Spain (Netflix) dir. J.A. Bayona
“The Teachers’ Lounge” from Germany (Sony Pictures Classics) dir. İlker Çatak
Best Film Editing:
“Anatomy of a Fall” Laurent Sénéchal
“The Holdovers” Kevin Tent
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Thelma Schoonmaker
“Poor Things” Yorgos Mavropsaridis
“Oppenheimer” Jennifer Lame
Best Original Song:
“It Never Went Away” (American Symphony) by Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson
“I’m Just Ken” (Barbie) by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
“What Was I Made For?” (Barbie) by Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
“The Fire Inside” (Flamin’ Hot) by Diane Warren
“Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” (Killers of the Flower Moon) by Scott George
Best Original Score:
“American Fiction” Laura Karpman
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” John Williams
“Oppenheimer” Ludwig Göransson - Winner
“Killers of the Flower Moon” Robbie Robertson
“Poor Things” Jerskin Fendrix
Best Visual Effects:
“The Creator” Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould
“Godzilla: Minus One” Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland, and Neil Corbould
“Napoleon” Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould
Best Sound Design:
“The Creator” Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
“Maestro” Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
“The Zone of Interest” Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn
“Oppenheimer” Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo and Kevin O’Connell
Best Makeup & Hairstyling:
“Golda” Karen Hartley Thomas, Suzi Battersby, and Ashra Kelly-Blue
“Maestro” Kazu Hiro, Kay Georgiou and Lori McCoy-Bell
“Oppenheimer” Luisa Abel
“Poor Things” Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston
“Society of the Snow” Ana López-Puigcerver, David Martí and Montse Ribé
As we prepare for the grandeur of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual event on March 11, 2024, it's important to note that the list of nominees I've shared is based on films I've had the pleasure of viewing. The world of cinema is vast and varied, and undoubtedly, many more movies could be in the running for this top honor — some of which I've yet to experience.
Remember, these predictions are speculative and crafted with a blend of personal insights and industry buzz. While I've put considerable thought into this list, the unpredictability of the awards season means nothing is set in stone.
Your perspective is invaluable, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on potential nominees. Which films captivated you this year? Which masterpieces do you feel deserve a spot on this prestigious list? Share your predictions and favorites in the comment section below.