The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2024, are just around the corner. The prestigious ceremony will honor the best films of 2023 and celebrate the achievements of the movie industry. Here is everything you need to know about the Oscars 2024, from the date and time to the nominees and predictions, to the host and performers.
When and where are the Oscars 2024?
The Oscars 2024 will occur on Sunday, March 10, at 8 p.m. EST/5 PST. The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where it has been held since 2002. The show will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com or the ABC app with a cable login. Those without cable can watch via live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV.
Who are the nominees?
The Oscars 2024 has a diverse and competitive lineup of nominees, with 13 films vying for the Best Picture award. Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer leads the pack with 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for star Cillian Murphy. Yorgos Lanthimos‘ Poor Things follows with 11 nods, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon has 10. Other notable contenders include Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest, and Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall.
Acting categories
The acting categories are also full of talent and surprises, with some veterans and newcomers cutting.
- Best Actress:
- Emma Stone (Poor Things)
- Annette Bening (Nyad)
- Carey Mulligan (Maestro)
- Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)
- Best Actor:
- Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
- Colman Domingo (Rustin)
- Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
- Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction)
- Supporting Categories:
- Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)
- Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things)
- Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)
- Jodie Foster (Nyad)
The technical and artistic categories are also stacked with quality and innovation, with films like Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Barbie showcasing their excellence in cinematography, production design, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, sound, and visual effects. The musical categories feature original scores and songs from films like American Fiction, Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Barbie.
Who is hosting and performing?
Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the Oscars once more, marking his fourth time hosting the prestigious event. He returns after garnering praise for his previous hosting gigs in 2017, 2018, and 2023. Kimmel cited his motivation for returning as being inspired by the success of Barbie, which he humorously referred to as “a cultural touchstone for everyone.” Renowned for his clever and timely humor, as well as his adept handling of unforeseen circumstances, such as the notable Best Picture mix-up of 2017, Kimmel’s return promises another entertaining and memorable Oscars night.
The Oscars 2024 will also feature musical performances from some of the nominees and other artists. The Academy has not yet announced the full lineup, but some of the confirmed performers include Billie Eilish, who will sing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die, and H.E.R., who will perform her Oscar-nominated song “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah. Other rumored performers include Lady Gaga, who could reprise her duet with Cooper from A Star Is Born, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who could perform a medley from his musical In the Heights.
What are the predictions and odds?
The Oscars 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and exciting ceremonies in recent years, with no clear frontrunner or consensus among critics and experts. However, some of the films and performers have emerged as favorites or contenders based on their performance in other awards shows, such as the Golden Globes, the Critics’ Choice Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
According to the latest odds from Betfair
- Oppenheimer: 33% chance of winning Best Picture.
- Poor Things: 25% chance of clinching the coveted award.
- Killers of the Flower Moon: 17% chance of securing victory.
- Barbie: 8% chance of emerging as the winner.
- Past Lives: 1% chance of taking home the accolade.
Best Director Category:
- Nolan: 40% chance of winning.
- Lanthimos: 28% chance of winning.
- Scorsese: 16% chance of winning.
- Glazer: 9% chance of winning.
- Triet: 7% chance of winning.
Best Actor Category
- Murphy: 44% chance of winning.
- Cooper: 24% chance of winning.
- Domingo: 14% chance of winning.
- Giamatti: 10% chance of winning.
- Wright: 8% chance of winning.
Best Actress Category
- Stone: 36% chance of winning.
- Bening: 26% chance of winning.
- Mulligan: 18% chance of winning.
- Gladstone: 12% chance of winning.
- Hüller: 8% chance of winning.
Best Supporting Actor Category
- Ruffalo: 32% chance of winning.
- Downey Jr.: 22% chance of winning.
- De Niro: 18% chance of winning.
- Gosling: 16% chance of winning.
- Brown: 12% chance of winning.
Best Supporting Actress Category
- Blunt: 34% chance of winning.
- Foster: 24% chance of winning.
- Randolph: 20% chance of winning.
- Brooks: 14% chance of winning.
- Ferrera: 8% chance of winning.
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