Oscar Nominations 2024: Oscar Nominees Announced and The Spotlight is Bright

Every year, movie enthusiasts eagerly await the Oscar nominations to see which standout performances and visionary filmmaking achievements make the cut. This year’s Oscar nominations present an intriguing mix of industry veterans, rising talents, and unexpected newcomers, ensuring a ceremony that celebrates both established directors and fresh voices. In categories ranging from Actor in a Leading Role to Animated Short Film, the variety of contenders reminds us that the Oscar nominees reflect the ever-evolving landscape of cinema. As usual, the big question is whose name will be called on Hollywood’s biggest night, taking place March 10, 2025. Below is a quick guide to the highlights, followed by the complete list of Oscar nominees, so you can track every category and root for your favorites.

A Year of Eclectic Performances

Emilia Pérez, Netflix's musical about a trans drug lord in Mexico, leads with 13 nominations, the most nominated movie of the year. Among the Oscar nominations for acting, this year’s lineup of Oscar nominees reflects performances that stretch across diverse genres—drama, biopic, comedy, and beyond. In Actor in a Leading Role, we see seasoned figures like Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”) up against rising stars like Timothée Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”). Meanwhile, Colman Domingo’s turn in “Sing Sing” and Sebastian Stan’s role in “The Apprentice” showcase how versatile major names have become. The Oscar nominees in supporting categories are no less compelling, whether it’s Kieran Culkin’s performance in “A Real Pain” or Ariana Grande’s supporting role in “Wicked.” Mikey Madison is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role. For many fans, these Oscar nominations offer a chance to witness how each actor’s range brings different stories to life.

Emphasis on Animation and Innovation

Beyond live-action drama, the Oscar nominations consistently spotlight animation as a unique storytelling medium. This year’s Oscar nominees include “Flow,” “Inside Out 2,” “Memoir of a Snail,” “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” and “The Wild Robot” for Animated Feature Film. Each movie pushes technical boundaries or explores emotional depths, proving how animation can resonate with both children and adults. Even the Animated Short Film category garners attention, featuring gems like “Beautiful Men” and “Wander to Wonder.” As the pool of Oscar nominees grows more diverse in style, it’s clear these Oscar nominations validate the artistry behind animated projects.

Crafting Cinematic Worlds

While star power draws headlines, the Oscar nominations for crafts such as Cinematography, Production Design, and Costume Design often reveal how movies create immersive worlds. Cinematographers Lol Crawley (“The Brutalist”) and Greig Fraser (“Dune: Part Two”) exemplify how visuals can become integral characters in film. Meanwhile, Production Design nods recognize the painstaking detail that transforms sets into believable environments—like “Nosferatu,” which reimagines horror classics. Similarly, for Costume Design, the Oscar nominees range from historical epics (“Gladiator II”) to musicals (“Wicked”), each weaving a tapestry of garments that elevate character and period. These Oscar nominations remind us that film is an ensemble effort, with behind-the-camera talents shaping every frame.

Spotlight on Music and Technical Achievements

When fans debate Oscar nominations, they often gravitate to categories like Best Picture or Actor in a Leading Role. Yet the technical and musical categories hold equal sway over a film’s legacy. In the Music (Original Song) lineup, fresh voices and seasoned composers alike duel for recognition, illustrating how songs can elevate a movie’s emotional core. Likewise, in Sound and Visual Effects categories, the Oscar nominees show off a spectrum of blockbusters and thoughtful indies. From “Dune: Part Two” leveraging massive scale to “The Wild Robot” bridging animation and advanced soundscapes, these Oscar nominations underscore creativity in every facet of production. Ultimately, it’s these collective efforts that turn a movie from a script on paper into an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Looking Ahead to Oscar Night

As the countdown begins, viewers eagerly anticipate which Oscar nominees will triumph in their respective categories. Given the complex mix of blockbusters, intimate dramas, historical epics, and animated wonders, the 2024 Oscar nominations present a feast for cinephiles. Whether you’re rooting for a nostalgic revival like “Wallace & Gromit” or a heavyweight sequel such as “Dune: Part Two,” the night promises surprises and moments of heartfelt celebration. Ultimately, whichever film or individual emerges victorious, these Oscar nominations signify a year of boundary-pushing creativity that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Complete List of Oscar Nominees:

Actor in a Leading Role

• Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
• Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
• Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Yura Borisov (Anora)
• Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
• Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
• Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
• Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)

Actress in a Leading Role

• Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
• Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
• Mikey Madison (Anora)
• Demi Moore (The Substance)
• Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here)

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
• Ariana Grande (Wicked)
• Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
• Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
• Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

Animated Feature Film

• Flow (Nominees TBD)
• Inside Out 2 (Kelsey Mann, Mark Nielsen)
• Memoir of a Snail (Adam Elliot, Liz Kearney)
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Nominees TBD)
• The Wild Robot (Chris Sanders, Jeff Hermann)

Animated Short Film

• Beautiful Men (Nicolas Keppens, Brecht Van Elslande)
• In the Shadow of the Cypress (Shirin Sohani, Hossein Molayemi)
• Magic Candies (Daisuke Nishio, Takashi Washio)
• Wander to Wonder (Nina Gantz, Stienette Bosklopper)
• Yuck! (Loïc Espuche, Juliette Marquet)

Cinematography

• The Brutalist (Lol Crawley)
• Dune: Part Two (Greig Fraser)
• Emilia Pérez (Paul Guilhaume)
• Maria (Ed Lachman)
• Nosferatu (Jarin Blaschke)

Costume Design

• A Complete Unknown (Arianne Phillips)
• Conclave (Lisy Christl)
• Gladiator II (Janty Yates, Dave Crossman)
• Nosferatu (Linda Muir)
• Wicked (Paul Tazewell)

Directing

• Anora (Sean Baker)
• The Brutalist (Brady Corbet)
• A Complete Unknown (James Mangold)
• Emilia Pérez (Jacques Audiard)
• The Substance (Coralie Fargeat)

Documentary Feature Film

• Black Box Diaries (Shiori Ito, Eric Nyari, Hanna Aqvilin)
• No Other Land (Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham)
• Porcelain War (Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev, Aniela Sidorska, Paula DuPre' Pesmen)
• Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (Johan Grimonprez, Daan Milius, Rémi Grellety)
• Sugarcane (Nominees TBD)

Documentary Short Film

• Death by Numbers (Kim A. Snyder, Janique L. Robillard)
• I Am Ready, Warden (Smriti Mundhra, Maya Gnyp)
• Incident (Bill Morrison, Jamie Kalven)
• Instruments of a Beating Heart (Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Eric Nyari)
• The Only Girl in the Orchestra (Molly O’Brien, Lisa Remington)

Film Editing

• Anora (Sean Baker)
• The Brutalist (David Jancso)
• Conclave (Nick Emerson)
• Emilia Pérez (Juliette Welfling)
• Wicked (Myron Kerstein)

International Feature Film

• I'm Still Here (Brazil)
• The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
• Emilia Pérez (France)
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
• Flow (Latvia)

Makeup and Hairstyling

• A Different Man (Mike Marino, David Presto, Crystal Jurado)
• Emilia Pérez (Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, Jean-Christophe Spadaccini)
• Nosferatu (David White, Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton)
• The Substance (Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, Marilyne Scarselli)
• Wicked (Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, Sarah Nuth)

Music (Original Score)

• The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)
• Conclave (Volker Bertelmann)
• Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol, Camille)
• Wicked (John Powell, Stephen Schwartz)
• The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers)

Music (Original Song)

• “El Mal” (Emilia Pérez)
• “The Journey” (The Six Triple Eight)
• “Like A Bird” (Sing Sing)
• “Mi Camino” (Emilia Pérez)
• “Never Too Late” (Elton John: Never Too Late)

Best Picture

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• I'm Still Here
• Nickel Boys
• The Substance
• Wicked

Production Design

• The Brutalist (Judy Becker, Patricia Cuccia)
• Conclave (Suzie Davies, Cynthia Sleiter)
• Dune: Part Two (Patrice Vermette, Shane Vieau)
• Nosferatu (Craig Lathrop, Beatrice Brentnerová)
• Wicked (Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales)

Live Action Short Film

• A Lien
• Anuja
• I'm Not a Robot
• The Last Ranger
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Sound

• A Complete Unknown (Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey, David Giammarco)
• Dune: Part Two (Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill)
• Emilia Pérez (Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz, Niels Barletta)
• Wicked (Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson, John Marquis)
• The Wild Robot (Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo, Leff Lefferts)

Visual Effects

• Alien: Romulus
• Better Man
• Dune: Part Two
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
• Wicked

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

• A Complete Unknown (James Mangold, Jay Cocks)
• Conclave (Peter Straughan)
• Emilia Pérez (Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, Nicolas Livecchi)
• Nickel Boys (RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes)
• Sing Sing (Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, John "Divine G" Whitfield)

Writing (Original Screenplay)

• Anora (Sean Baker)
• The Brutalist (Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold)
• A Real Pain (Jesse Eisenberg)
• September 5 (Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David)
• The Substance (Coralie Fargeat)

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