The 96th annual Academy Award nominations have sparked the pivotal cinematic question of the season: Will it be the era of Barbie or Oppenheimer? The verdict remains elusive as both films garnered multiple nominations, with Barbie securing eight and Oppenheimer an impressive 13. Regardless, it’s shaping up to be a season where we playfully coin the term Barbenheimer.
Kyle Buchanan, The New York Times’ seasoned awards-season columnist, had previously foreseen the challenge in predicting the ultimate winner, given the abundance of exceptional films and remarkable talent showcased throughout the past year. The nominations in key categories such as best picture, best director, best actor, and best actress reflect the diverse landscape. Films like Oppenheimer, Barbie,” Killers of the Flower Moon, The Holdovers, and Poor Things have all earned their place in the prestigious best picture category, securing nominations across the board in the major categories.
Here is the full list of nominees.
Best Picture
“American Fiction”
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Barbie”
“The Holdovers”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Past Lives”
“Poor Things”
“The Zone of Interest”
Best Director
Jonathan Glazer, “The Zone of Interest”
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Justine Triet, “Anatomy of a Fall”
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