The Absolute Front-Runners (9-16 Nominations)
Sinners (Sinners) — (16 nominations)
Ryan Coogler's film makes history as the most nominated ever. Competing for: Best Picture, Director (Ryan Coogler), Lead Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup, Sound, Original Score (Ludwig Göransson), Original Song ("I Lied To You"), Visual Effects, and Casting.
One Battle After Another (One Battle After Another) — (13 nominations)
Paul Thomas Anderson's work dominates with nominations for: Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Supporting Actor (Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn), Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Sound, Original Score (Jonny Greenwood), and Casting.
Frankenstein — (9 nominations)
Guillermo del Toro's touch brings nominations for: Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Jacob Elordi), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup, Sound, and Original Score (Alexandre Desplat).
Marty Supreme — (9 nominations)
Josh Safdie's film stands out for: Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor (Timothée Chalamet), Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, and Casting.
Sentimental Value — (9 nominations)
The Norwegian gem by Joachim Trier receives: Best Picture, Director, Lead Actress (Renate Reinsve), Supporting Actor (Stellan Skarsgård), Supporting Actress (Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), Original Screenplay, Editing, and International Feature Film.
The Top Titles (4-8 Nominations)
Hamnet – In the Name of the Son (8 nominations)
Film, Director (Chloé Zhao), Lead Actress (Jessie Buckley), Adapted Screenplay, Production Design, Costume Design, Original Score (Max Richter), and Casting.
Bugonia (4 nominations)
Film, Lead Actress (Emma Stone), Adapted Screenplay, and Original Score (Jerskin Fendrix).
F1 – The Movie (4 nominations)
Best Picture, Editing, Sound, and Visual Effects.
The Secret Agent (The Secret Agent) (4 nominations)
Film, Lead Actor (Wagner Moura), International Feature Film (Brazil), and Casting.
Train Dreams (4 nominations)
Film, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, and Original Song ("Train Dreams").
Films with Multiple Nominations (2 Nominations)
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Costume Design and Visual Effects.
Blue Moon
Lead Actor (Ethan Hawke) and Original Screenplay.
KPop Demon Hunters
Animated Feature and Original Song ("Golden").
Sirāt
International Feature Film (Spain) and Sound.
A Simple Accident
International Feature Film (France) and Original Screenplay.
Films with a Single Nomination (Specific Categories)
Animated Films and Documentaries
Arco, Elio, Little Amélie, and Zootopia 2 (Best Animated Feature).
The Alabama Solution, Come See Me in the Good Light, Cutting Through Rocks, Mr. Nobody against Putin, and The Perfect Neighbor (Best Documentary).
Technical Categories and Acting
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You: Lead Actress (Rose Byrne).
Song Sung Blue: Lead Actress (Kate Hudson).
Weapons: Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
Jurassic World - The Rebirth and The Lost Bus: Visual Effects.
Kokuho, The Smashing Machine, and The Ugly Stepsister: Best Makeup.
Diane Warren: Relentless and Viva Verdi!: Original Song.
The Voice of Hind Rajab: International Feature Film (Tunisia).
The Short Film Showcase
Finally, the list of small masterpieces that complete the picture of the 23 categories:
Best Live Action Short Film
A Friend of Dorothy
Butcher's Stain
Jane Austen's Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Best Animated Short Film
Butterfly
Forevergreen
Retirement Plan
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
The Three Sisters
Best Documentary Short Film
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only with a Camera
Children No More
Perfectly a Strangeness
The Devil Is Busy
Get your popcorn ready and brush up on the names (the list is already prepared here) this year the Oscars are a marathon of records!
