The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are widely considered one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry. As the anticipation builds each year, film enthusiasts and industry professionals eagerly await the announcement of the nominees. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage, has meticulously analyzed various factors to provide predictions for the upcoming Oscars.
While it's important to note that these projections are not a reflection of Feinberg's personal preferences, they are based on conversations with voters and industry insiders, analysis of marketing and awards campaigns, previous awards ceremonies, and the history of the Oscars itself. As developments unfold, these predictions will be regularly updated to reflect the latest information.
In the category of Best Picture, the projected nominees include 'Oppenheimer' from Universal, 'The Zone of Interest' from A24, 'Poor Things' from Searchlight, 'Anatomy of a Fall' from Neon, 'Barbie' from Warner Bros., 'The Holdovers' from Focus, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' from Apple, 'Maestro' from Netflix, 'American Fiction' from Amazon/MGM, and 'Past Lives' from A24.
Moving on to the Best Director category, the anticipated nominees are Christopher Nolan for 'Oppenheimer,' Jonathan Glazer for 'The Zone of Interest,' Martin Scorsese for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Yorgos Lanthimos for 'Poor Things,' and Justine Triet for 'Anatomy of a Fall.'
In the acting categories, Cillian Murphy is predicted to receive a nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'Oppenheimer,' alongside Paul Giamatti for 'The Holdovers,' Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro,' Jeffrey Wright for 'American Fiction,' and Colman Domingo for 'Rustin.' For Best Actress, Lily Gladstone is expected to be recognized for her role in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' along with Emma Stone for 'Poor Things,' Sandra Hüller for 'Anatomy of a Fall,' Annette Bening for 'Nyad,' and Carey Mulligan for 'Maestro.'
The Best Supporting Actor category may see Robert Downey Jr. nominated for 'Oppenheimer,' alongside Mark Ruffalo for 'Poor Things,' Ryan Gosling for 'Barbie,' Robert De Niro for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and Sterling K. Brown for 'American Fiction.' In the Best Supporting Actress category, the projected nominees are Da'Vine Joy Randolph for 'The Holdovers,' America Ferrera for 'Barbie,' Emily Blunt for 'Oppenheimer,' Jodie Foster for 'Nyad,' and Danielle Brooks for 'The Color Purple.'
In addition to these major categories, predictions are also made for Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Production Design, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Short Film categories.
As we eagerly await the official announcement of the nominees and eventually the winners, it's important to remember that these predictions are subject to change. The Oscars are known for surprise nominations and upsets, making the awards season an exciting and unpredictable time for both fans and industry professionals.
Stay tuned for any updates as we continue to closely monitor the awards season and see how these predictions evolve.
