2024 Oscar Predictions: Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Poor Things Lead the Race for Best Picture
As anticipation builds for the 2024 Oscar Awards, ScreenRant has recently unveiled its predictions for the Best Picture category, featuring an impressive lineup of potential contenders. Among the standout films on the list are Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, both considered strong contenders for the prestigious award. With less than six months remaining until the competition, the list is subject to updates, but let's delve into the current frontrunners and their chances in the race for the coveted title.
The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to take place on March 10, 2024.
With less than six months to go until the Oscar ceremony, speculation has begun about which films will compete for the prestigious awards. ScreenRant recently compiled a list of potential nominees for the Best Picture category at the 2023 Oscars.
Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' are highlighted as strong contenders on the list. However, as the awards ceremony approaches, this landscape is subject to change, given the array of highly competitive films in contention this year.
Here is ScreenRant's lineup of potential Best Picture nominees for the 2024 Oscar Awards:
1. Oppenheimer / Warner Bros.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film focuses on the life of American physicist Julius Robert Oppenheimer. 'Oppenheimer' has garnered praise from critics and is predicted to potentially bring home awards for director Nolan.
2. Killers of the Flower Moon / Apple Studios
Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film features stellar names such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Brendan Fraser. DiCaprio, who earned his first Oscar nomination in 2020, is anticipated to be a strong contender for a second win with 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'
3. Poor Things / Searchlight Pictures
Directed by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, known for 'The Lobster' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer,' 'Poor Things' has become one of the most anticipated productions of the year. The film, starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo, revolves around Bella Baxter, who fakes her death to escape her husband.
4. Barbie / Warner Bros.
Undoubtedly one of the most talked-about films of 2023, 'Barbie' narrates the adventures of a Barbie doll expelled from her toy world, navigating real-life experiences. Competing with 'Oppenheimer' on its release day, the film also earned director Greta Gerwig the title of the highest-grossing opening by a female director.
5. Maestro / Netflix
Applauded for minutes at the 80th Venice Film Festival, 'Maestro' features Bradley Cooper, Maya Hawke, and Carey Mulligan. The film recounts the life of American composer Leonard Bernstein and his marriage to Felicia Montealegre.
6. The Holdovers / Focus Features
Directed by Alexander Payne, this film follows three different individuals experiencing humorous adventures under two weeks of intense snowfall in New England. Starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa.
7. The Zone of Interest / A24
Directed by Jonathan Glazer, this film depicts the life of Nazi Rudolf Höss and his family, who served as the commander of Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Starring Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel, and Ralph Herforth.
8. Past Lives / A24
Considered one of the strongest contenders this year, 'Past Lives,' directed by Celine Song, features Greta Lee and Teo Yoo. The film explores the reconnection of two old friends, Nora and Hae Sung, whose lives have taken different paths over the years.
9. Anatomy of a Fall / Neon
Directed by Justine Triet, this film, which won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, is a strong contender in the Oscar race. 'Anatomy of a Fall' follows the story of Sandra, Samuel, and their 11-year-old son Daniel, focusing on Sandra being accused of murdering her husband.
10. The Iron Claw / A24
This biographical film delves into the lives of professional wrestlers, directed by Sean Durkin and starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White.
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