Less than 24 hours remain until the 2024 Academy Awards take place, and the grand night of the film industry will not only bring forth great moments among the most prominent stars but will also reveal which movie will be the best of the year.
Oppenheimer and Poor Things are just a couple of the productions competing in The Big Four, making the decision not an easy one, especially considering the multiple titles that have told compelling stories with casts showcasing exceptional talent.
The highly anticipated ceremony will take place on Sunday the 10th and can be watched through streaming or live broadcast. In the meantime, it’s time to get to know all the nominees, make our predictions, and be part of this incredible evening.
Films with the Most Nominations at Oscar 2024: Who Leads?
Oppenheimer is the leading drama with the highest number of nominations, totaling 13. Christopher Nolan’s story about the creation of the atomic bomb is poised to win multiple awards, but it won’t be an easy task.
Following closely is Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things with 11 nominations, and then Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie is also in the competition with 8 nominations, and Maestro follows with a total of 7.
Best Song Oscars 2024: Nominees and Predictions
There are multiple great artists nominated for Best Song, but the ones with the best chances are Billie Eilish and Finneas, who could become the youngest two-time winners in history for “What Was I Made For?“.
The brothers are not the only collaborators from the Barbie movie who have been nominated; Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt were also nominated for “I’m Just Ken“, which, according to Variety, also has strong chances.
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Also nominated are:
- Wahzhazhe A Song for My People by The Osage Tribe | Killers of the Flower Moon.
- The Fire Inside by Diane Warren | Flamin’ Hot.
- It Never Went Away by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson | American Symphony.
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Oscar 2024 Animated Movies: The Contenders List
For an animated film to be eligible for nomination for the Academy Award in the Best Animated Feature category at the Oscars, it must meet certain requirements, such as having a minimum duration of 40 minutes and having been commercially exhibited in Los Angeles.
This year, there are five titles that have achieved distinction and managed to be nominated for the Academy Awards in the Animated Short Film category. Several of them have been worldwide successes, and the projects chosen as nominees are:
- Letter to a Pig
- Ninety-Five Senses
- Our Uniform
- Pachyderme
- WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
Oscar 2024 Best Supporting Actress: Top Contenders
The simple fact of being nominated in the category of Actress in a Supporting Role makes the selected stars stand out among the most prominent of the year, not only for their talent but also for the outstanding work they have done in the films.
This year, five A-list stars will compete to take home the statuette, and according to various predictions, everything indicates that Danielle Brooks will win the Oscar for The Color Purple.
Emily Blunt is nominated for Oppenheimer, while America Ferrera is nominated for Barbie, Jodie Foster for Nyad, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers. All have a great chance, but only one will emerge victorious.
Best Visual Effects Oscar 2024: Predicting the Winner
Even though Visual Effects doesn’t belong to what is called The Big Four, it remains an important category, especially for those working in franchises and companies heavily reliant on these effects, such as Marvel.
This year, the decision won’t be too easy, as there are multiple films that have had great visual scenes, accompanied by an incredible and even emotional story. According to Variety, Godzilla Minus One is the film that would likely win the Oscar.
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If everything goes as indicated by major entertainment outlets, the production that is similar to Ex Machina would triumph over some of the most significant productions of the year: Napoleon, The Creator, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Best International Film Oscar 2024: The Global Contenders
The year 2024 has several categories filled with successes, but one of the most outstanding is International Feature Film, featuring five films from different countries that have not only stood out among the rest but have also moved audiences worldwide.
According to Forbes, the one with all the potential to win is The Zone of Interest, which boasts a total of five nominations, including Best Sound. The drama representing the United Kingdom competes with four other productions:
- Io Capitano | Italy.
- Perfect Days | Japan.
- Society of the Snow | Spain.
- The Teachers’ Lounge | Germany.
Best Documentary Oscar 2024: The Must-Watch Nominees
Documentaries have been gaining popularity in recent years, and both cinema and streaming platforms have been investing in these successful productions. Now, there are five that have earned a spot at the Academy Awards.
For those unaware: There are two categories that encompass this type of project, Documentary Feature Film and Documentary Short Film, resulting in multiple nominees. In each of the sections, there is a total of five.
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Check out which ones they are and where to watch them:
Documentary Short Film
The ABCs of Book Banning – Available on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
The Barber of Little Rock
Island in Between – Available on YouTube.
The Last Repair Shop – Available on Disney+.
Nai Nai & Wài Pó – – Available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Documentary Feature Film
Bobi Wine: The People’s President – Available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Four Daughters – Available on Kanopy and Netflix.
The Eternal Memory – Available on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
20 Days in Mariupol – Available on Kanopy.
To Kill a Tiger – Available on Netflix.
How to print your own 2024 Oscar ballot
It’s not just enough to watch the cinema’s big night from minute 0; many want to feel part of the Academy Awards, so it’s essential to have our own ballots and predictions of the winners…
You can find the official ballot for the 2024 Oscars here to download and print. Make sure not to miss the red carpet coverage and then the grand ceremony, which will be streamed online by ABC.