Emma Stone in “Poor Things” – Searchlight Pictures
The anticipation for the 2024 Oscars is building, and everyone is eager to find out which films will be nominated for the coveted Best Picture award. With the recent Golden Globes Awards, the frontrunners have started to emerge, and the race is on to secure a spot in this prestigious category. Let’s take a look at the top contenders for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars.
The Golden Globes Influence
The Golden Globes Awards have a significant impact on the Oscars race, and this year was no exception. Christopher Nolan’s historical drama, “Oppenheimer,” took center stage, solidifying its position as the frontrunner for Best Picture. Its triumph over its closest competitor, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” in the Best Picture (drama) category has made other contenders re-evaluate their strategies. While “Oppenheimer” celebrated its success with five statuettes, “Barbie” stumbled despite its record-breaking nominations. However, it’s important not to dismiss “Barbie’s” chances based on this loss, as past awards seasons have seen unexpected comebacks.
Still in the Running
One film that emerged as a strong candidate after the Golden Globes is “Poor Things.” Its victory in the Best Picture (comedy) category has kept it in contention as the final Oscar voting approaches. Another film to watch out for is “The Holdovers” from Focus Features. With its surge in popularity and critical acclaim, it has become a serious contender for the top award. If it secures wins in major categories like original screenplay, supporting actress, and best actor, it could pose a real challenge to the frontrunners.
Predicted Nominees
While the final nominations are yet to be announced, industry insiders have made their predictions for the Best Picture category. Here are the top contenders:
- “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) – Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan
- “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) – Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone
- “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) – David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Robbie Brenner
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures) – Dan Friedkin, Martin Scorsese, Bradley Thomas, Daniel Lupi
- “The Holdovers” (Focus Features) – Mark Johnson, Bill Block, David Hemingson
- “Past Lives” (A24) – David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon
- “Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon) – Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion
- “American Fiction” (MGM) – Cord Jefferson, Jermaine Johnson, Nikos Karamigios, Ben LeClair
- “Maestro” (Netflix) – Fred Berner, Bradley Cooper, Amy Durning, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg
- “The Zone of Interest” (A24) – Ewa Puszczynska, James Wilson
Next in Line
While these films are the frontrunners, there are a few others that could still make their way into the final nominations. Here are the next contenders:
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony Pictures) – Avi Arad, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Christina Steinberg
- “Air” (Amazon MGM Studios) – Ben Affleck, Madison Ainley, Jason Michael Berman, Matt Damon, David Ellison, Peter Guber, Jeff Robinov, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach
- “The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.) – Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey
- “May December” (Netflix) – Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Grant S. Johnson, Pamela Koffler, Tyler W. Konney, Sophie Mas, Natalie Portman, Christine Vachon
- “All of Us Strangers” (Searchlight Pictures) – Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Sarah Harvey
- “Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios) – Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara, Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie
- “Ferrari” (Neon) – Monika Bacardi, Thomas Hayslip, Andrea Iervolino, John Lesher, Michael Mann, Laura Rister, Thorsten Schumacher, Lars Sylvest, P.J. van Sandwijk, Gareth West
- “Napoleon” (Apple Original Films/Sony Pictures) – Mark Huffam, Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh
- “The Iron Claw” (A24) – Sean Durkin, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont, Tessa Ross
- “Origin” (Neon) – Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes
Other Top-Tier Possibilities
Finally, a few additional films that may have a chance at a Best Picture nomination are:
- “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” (Lionsgate) – Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks, Kelly Fremon Craig
- “The Boy and the Heron” (GKids) – Toshio Suzuki
- “Society of the Snow” (Netflix) – Belén Atienza, Sandra Hermida
- “The Taste of Things” (IFC Films/Sapan Studio) – Olivier Delbosc
- “Rustin” (Netflix) – Bruce Cohen, Tonia Davis
- “BlackBerry” (IFC Films) – Fraser Ash, Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, Matthew Miller
- “Priscilla” (A24) – Sofia Coppola, Youree Henley, Lorenzo Mieli
- “Wonka” (Warner Bros.) – David Heyman, Alexandra Derbyshire, Luke Kelly
- “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Sony Pictures Classics) – Ingo Fliess
- “Memory” (Ketchup Entertainment) – Michel Franco, Duncan Montgomery, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Alex Orlovsky
Culmination of Excellence
The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, are the pinnacle of achievement in the film industry. Since 1927, the nominees and winners have been chosen by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The Academy comprises various branches representing different areas of expertise, including actors, directors, producers, and more. This esteemed recognition celebrates the best of the best in filmmaking.
As the Oscars draw near, the excitement builds, and movie enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement of the official nominees. Will the frontrunners hold their ground, or will the underdogs surprise everyone? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 Oscars Best Picture category.
Source: F5 Magazine