The nominations for the 2024 Oscars have already been announced, bringing with them predictions for the favorite films to win in each category. Although this year seems to revolve around the two frontrunners, Oppenheimer and Poor Creatures, there are many other films such as Anatomy of a Fall or The Moon Killers that could carve out a space among the rest.
Either way, we have also wanted to make our own predictions, as we did last year, and have analyzed who will be the best in each category. Below is a very condensed summary — we had to skip some categories — of our forecasts.
Best Cinematography
A movie is nothing without its cinematography, and it’s clear that this year’s films stand out precisely for their visually stunning proposals. From the black and white of The Count to the naturalism of Killers of the Flower Moon, any could stand out here, although in this case, we lean towards the magnificent Poor Things.
Who will win: Poor Things
Who should win: Poor Things
Potential surprise: Killers of the Flower Moon
Best International Feature Film
There is no category that excites us more than the international film category, especially with the nomination of “Society of the Snow.” However, J.A. Bayona’s film takes second place behind “The Zone of Interest,” which seems poised to take the lead.
Who will win: The Zone of Interest
Who should win: Society of the Snow
Potential surprise: Society of the Snow
Best Animated Feature Film
In this category, we also have a clear favorite, “Robot Dreams,” but the Spanish film doesn’t seem to stand much of a chance against “The Boy and the Heron” or “Spider-Man: Across the Multiverse.” We’ll see what happens.
Who will win: Spider-Man: Across the Multiverse
Who should win: Robot Dreams
Potential surprise: The Boy and the Heron
Best Adapted Screenplay
The screenplays for this year’s Oscars are among the best in recent years, and in the adapted category, we have some outstanding gems. Once again, “Poor Things” and “Oppenheimer” seem to be in contention, but keep an eye on “Barbie.”
Who will win: Oppenheimer
Who should win: Oppenheimer
Potential surprise: Poor Things
Best Original Screenplay
The original screenplays are not lagging behind, although in this case, it seems that everything will be debated among films not as prominent as the others. We’ll see which one surprises because, except for “Maestro,” all of them would deserve the award.
Who will win: The Holdovers
Who should win: Past Lives
Potential surprise: Anatomy of a Fall
Best Supporting Actress
The actors and actresses this year are in luck, as their performances in all the nominated films are worthy of praise. As for supporting actress, it seems that the award will be more contested than ever.
Who will win: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Who should win: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Potential surprise: Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer
Best Supporting Actor
In this category, everything points to Robert Downey Jr. winning the battle before it even begins for his appearance in Oppenheimer. However, watch out for the rest… including Ryan Gosling with his Ken from Barbie.
Who will win: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
Who should win: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
Potential surprise: Ryan Gosling for Barbie
Best Director
Will this be Christopher Nolan’s year? Certainly, Oppenheimer deserves it, but there are two other great directors who won’t make it easy, and one of them is our favorite. Let’s see if Yorgos Lanthimos and Jonathan Glazer let him take home the statuette.
Who will win: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who should win: Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things
Potential surprise: Jonathan Glazer for The Zone of Interest
Best Actress
One of the most contested awards at the upcoming gala will undoubtedly be the Best Leading Actress. There is no doubt that any of the nominees could take home the statuette, but it all seems to come down to Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone. Let’s see if the La La Land actress secures her second award, as she certainly deserves it.
Who will win: Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
Who should win: Emma Stone for Poor Things
Potential surprise: Emma Stone for Poor Things
Best Actor
In the case of Best Leading Actor, all eyes are on the star of Peaky Blinders. Cillian Murphy has delivered a spectacular performance in Oppenheimer. But will it be the best of the year? As always, the academicians have the final say.
Who will win: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Who should win: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Potential surprise: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
Best Picture
The award of awards is also one of the most contested. We don’t know to what extent the award is already secured for Oppenheimer, but personally, I believe that Poor Things deserves it just as much, and its festival journey makes it clear that critics are in its favor. We’ll see who ends up taking home the prize, although both would be deserving winners.
Who will win: Oppenheimer
Who should win: Poor Things
Potential surprise: Poor Things
