The 96th Academy Awards are still a few months away, but already there are a handful of films that are generating buzz as potential Oscar contenders. Here are five films with high chances to sweep the Oscars in 2024:
1. Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese’s long-awaited crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro as FBI agents investigating the murders of Osage Nation oilmen in Oklahoma in the 1920s. Killers of the Flower Moon has a strong cast and crew, and it is based on a bestselling book by David Grann. It is also the first film Scorsese has directed since his 2019 gangster epic The Irishman.
Chances in major categories: The film is expected to be a strong contender for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (DiCaprio), Best Actress (Lily Gladstone), Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing.
2. Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is another highly anticipated film of 2024. The film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy stars as Oppenheimer, and the film also features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh.
Chances in major categories: The film is likely to be nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (Murphy), Best Actress (Blunt), Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Design, and Best Visual Effects.
3. Barbie
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is one of the most intriguing films on the horizon. The film stars Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel doll, and it also features Ryan Gosling as Ken. Gerwig is known for her quirky and intelligent films, so it will be interesting to see what she does with the Barbie character.
Chances in major categories: The film could be nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Gosling), Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
4. Poor Things
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is a dark comedy about a woman who is brought back to life after being drowned. The film stars Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, and it is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray. Lanthimos is known for his offbeat and surreal films, so Poor Things is sure to be a unique and memorable experience.
Chances in major categories: The film could win awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Stone), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
5. American Fiction
American Fiction is a 2023 American satirical comedy-drama film written and directed by Cord Jefferson (in his feature directorial debut), based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett. The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Sterling K. Brown, Myra Lucretia Taylor, John Ortiz, Issa Rae, and Adam Brody.
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Chances in major categories: The film could be nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing.
It is important to note that these are just a few of the films that could potentially sweep the Oscars in 2024. There are many other films that could be released in the coming months that could also be Oscar contenders. However, these five films are all from acclaimed directors and feature star-studded casts, so they are definitely worth keeping an eye on.