With just four days left until final Oscar voting opens, the BAFTA Awards have injected fresh unpredictability into the race. Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' continues its dominance with seven wins, including best film and director, positioning it as a frontrunner for the upcoming Academy Awards. However, Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things' emerged as a dark horse, securing four key awards, potentially challenging 'Oppenheimer' in categories like makeup and visual effects.
Emma Stone's win for leading actress in 'Poor Things' has significantly boosted her Oscar prospects, while 'Maestro' faces pressure to regain momentum after missing out on key BAFTA awards. In the visual effects category, 'Godzilla Minus One' stands out as a potential winner, although competition remains fierce.
Meanwhile, 'Barbie' faced disappointment at the BAFTAs, losing the original screenplay award to 'Anatomy of a Fall.' The screenplay race at the Oscars promises intense competition, with surprises like 'American Fiction' shaking up the field.
Other notable BAFTA winners include 'The Zone of Interest,' making history with dual wins in British film and non-English language categories, and 'The Holdovers,' which secured awards for supporting actress and best casting.
In the animation category, 'The Boy and the Heron' and 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' are locked in a close battle, with the upcoming PGA Awards likely to determine the eventual winner.
As the Oscars draw near, '20 Days in Mariupol' appears poised to win the documentary category, while 'Zone of Interest' is a strong contender for the international feature award.
Looking ahead, the WGA Awards nominations, SAG Awards, and other key events will shape the final stretch of the awards season, culminating in the highly anticipated Oscar night where the winners will finally be revealed.
