The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been officially announced, with some exciting and unexpected inclusions in this year’s lineup. Emilia Perez from Netflix leads the charge with 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked, which earned 10 nominations each. The list features a mix of high-profile films, like Dune: Part Two, which earned several nods despite early concerns that it might be overlooked, and international films such as I'm Still Here from Brazil, which also garnered attention across multiple categories. Ten films are vying for the prestigious Best Picture category, including Anora, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked. The nominations span a range of categories, with big names like Timothée Chalamet, Adrien Brody, and Cynthia Erivo securing nods for Best Actor and Best Actress, while supporting roles see actors like Guy Pearce and Ariana Grande making the cut.
In terms of screenwriting, the Original Screenplay category includes Anora and The Brutalist, while A Complete Unknown and Emilia Perez appear in the Adapted Screenplay nominations. The Animated Feature category boasts films like Inside Out 2 and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, while International Feature includes titles like Emilia Perez (France) and I'm Still Here (Brazil). The production side of things is equally competitive, with Dune: Part Two dominating categories like Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Production Design. The competition is fierce in the Costume Design category too, with Wicked, Gladiator II, and Nosferatu among the nominees.
The documentary side brings attention to films like Black Box Diaries and No Other Land, while Original Song sees "El Mal" from Emilia Perez and "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight vying for recognition. As for the host, the 2024 Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien at the helm. Fans can expect a star-studded, thrilling night as the Academy celebrates the best of cinema from the past year. The complete list of nominees covers an impressive range of talent, from actors to filmmakers to technical artisans, ensuring this year’s Oscars will be one to remember.