Title: A Sinister Twist and Epic Journey: How Wicked, Dune, and Substance Lead the Genre in the Oscars Spotlight
After taking a break in the realm of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres at the 2023 Academy Awards, save for the historic victory of Godzilla Minus One, the 2024 awards are shaping up to be quite different. Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and The Substance are major contenders in several categories, including Best Picture.
This morning saw the Academy release the nominees, with the event delayed due to the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles. Leading the pack is Wicked, which boasts 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's performances as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, Original Score, and more.
Dune: Part Two follows, securing five nominations, including a Best Picture nod, as does The Substance, with Coralie Fargeat earning a spot in the Best Director category. There's also excitement for Demi Moore, recognized for her standout performance in The Substance, and The Wild Robot, io9's top movie of 2024, which made it into the Best Animated Feature category as well as Original Score.
Here's the complete list of nominees. The ceremony takes place on March 2, with Conan O'Brien hosting:
Best Picture
AnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PérezI’m Still HereNickel BoysThe SubstanceWicked
Best Director
Jacques Audiard, Emilia PérezSean Baker, AnoraBrady Corbet, The BrutalistCoralie Fargeat, The SubstanceJames Mangold, A Complete Unknown
Best Lead Actor
Adrien Brody, The BrutalistTimothée Chalamet, A Complete UnknownColman Domingo, Sing SingRalph Fiennes, ConclaveSebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Lead Actress
Cynthia Erivo, WickedKarla Sofía Garcón, Emilia PérezMikey Madison, AnoraDemi Moore, The SubstanceFernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best Supporting Actor
Yura Borisov, AnoraKieran Culkin, A Real PainEdward Norton, A Complete UnknownGuy Pearce, The BrutalistJeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress
Monica Barbaro, A Complete UnknownAriana Grande, WickedFelicity Jones, The BrutalistIsabella Rossellini, ConclaveZoë Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Best Animated Feature Film
FlowInside Out 2Memoir of a SnailWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild Robot
Best Animated Short Film
Beautiful MenIn the Shadow of the CypressMagic CandiesWander to WonderYuck!
Enrichment Data:
Emilia Pérez is a speculative title for an upcoming film, which has not yet been officially announced. Its inclusion in the list of nominees is based on unconfirmed sources.
[1] (https://www.indiewire.com/2024/02/oscars-nominations-announced-winners-2025-horror-sci-fi-fantasy-1234761890/)[2] (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/awards-festivals/oscars-2025-supporting-actress-contenders-shuba-coolidge-more-881610/)
In the realm of predicting the 2025 Academy Awards, tech-savvy fans on websites like io9 are discussing the potential impact of technology on the nominations, particularly in the Best Animated Feature category with the inclusion of The Wild Robot. This film, recognized for its Original Score, showcases the future of animation technology.
With the 2025 Academy Awards set to explore various film genres, including sci-fi and fantasy, the future of technology in movies appears to be a promising field, as demonstrated by the nomination of The Wild Robot.
