Predictions for the 2024 Oscars
A look into the major categories and predicted winners at the 96th Academy Awards.
Introduction
Awards season is in full swing, with cinema's finest artists taking to stages across the world to collect their statuettes. Each win is an honor, and every loss stings, but they're all on the runway to the biggest night of them all: the Oscars.
A still of the bomb in Oppenheimer
Last year's ceremony was uniquely momentous, with Everything Everywhere All at Once dominating the acting categories with its three wins for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Brendan Fraser also won a long-overdue Oscar for his breathtaking performance in The Whale.
Director Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
The 96th Academy Awards is poised to have one of the strongest lineups of the 21st century to date. So, these are our predictions for the names and movies at the end of those five anxious words: 'And the Oscar goes to…'
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Best Picture Predictions
The Best Picture category at the 2024 Academy Awards is filled with a diverse range of films, each with its own unique storytelling and cinematic excellence. The front runner for this category is 'Oppenheimer', a compelling film that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in history.
Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon
Other contenders in this category include 'The Holdovers', 'Barbie', 'Killers of the Flower Moon', 'Poor Things', 'Anatomy of a Fall', 'Past Lives', 'Maestro', 'American Fiction', and 'The Zone of Interest'. Each of these films brings something special to the table and is a strong contender for the prestigious award.
Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Best Director and Best Actor Predictions
The category for Best Director is packed with talented filmmakers, with Christopher Nolan leading the predictions for his work on 'Oppenheimer'. Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' are also strong contenders in this category, showcasing the diversity of storytelling and vision in cinema.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph in The Holdovers
In the Best Actor category, Cillian Murphy's performance in 'Oppenheimer' has positioned him as a top contender for the Oscar. Paul Giamatti's portrayal in 'The Holdovers' and Bradley Cooper's role in 'Maestro' are also noteworthy performances that have garnered attention and critical acclaim.
Dominic Sessa and Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers
Key Contenders in Other Categories
The predictions for the 2024 Oscars extend beyond the major categories, with strong contenders in Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best International Film, and Best Animated Feature.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
The diversity and depth of talent in these categories reflect the rich tapestry of stories and performances that have captivated audiences and critics alike. From captivating performances to groundbreaking technical achievements, the 2024 Oscars are set to honor the best of cinema across a wide spectrum of categories.
The atomic bomb explosion in Oppenheimer
