Bookmakers predict winners for all Oscar 2024 nominations
Who has the best chance to win an Oscar (photo: Getty Images)
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 10th. It is the most prestigious award in American cinema, eagerly watched around the world. This year, the Ukrainian film 20 Days in Mariupol competes in the Documentary category.
Which films and actors have the best chances of winning an Oscar according to Covers?
Best Picture
Since its release, Oppenheimer has dominated the odds for Best Film, and its chances have only improved. It received the Golden Globe award for Best Drama Film. It also leads among all films for the Oscar.
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Best Director
Christopher Nolan, the director and screenwriter of Oppenheimer, has high chances of winning his first Oscar. Oppenheimer leads in several categories and was among the top-grossing films in 2023. Nolan is one of the most successful directors who has never won in this category. So, it's likely his time has come.
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Christopher Nolan (photo: Wikipedia)
Best Actor
Cillian Murphy is the top favorite in the Best Actor category. Currently, his chances of winning this title are higher than ever before in the race.
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Cillian Murphy (Photo: Getty Images)
Best Actress
Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone have received several awards for their roles last year. After winning at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Gladstone's chances have been pushed again towards favorite status, and SAG is a significant voting body in the Academy. Therefore, Gladstone has the highest chances of winning the title of Best Actress for her role in Martin Scorsese's film Killers of the Flower Moon.
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Lily Gladstone (photo: Instagram/lily Gladstone)
Best Supporting Actor
Robert Downey Jr., for his role as Lewis Strauss in the film Oppenheimer, has the highest chances of winning an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category. This is his third Oscar nomination (the others were for Chaplin and Tropic Thunder), and it is likely to be his first win.
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Robert Downey Jr. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best Supporting Actress
Da'Vine Joy Randolph has received much-deserved praise after the premiere of The Holdovers and has risen to the top spot. Previously, Emily Blunt was in contention for the title of Best Supporting Actress.
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph (photo: Wikipedia)
Best Original Screenplay
Most likely, the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will recognize the film Anatomy of a Fall in this category. Bookmakers favor this film for the award.
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Best Adapted Screenplay
In this category, the bookmakers' favorite is the film American Fiction, which has the best chances of winning this year's Oscar. This film has even surpassed the renowned Oppenheimer.
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Best Editing
Oppenheimer holds the highest rating in this category. Film critics note that such a decision is obviously influenced by the fact that the film combines two timelines.
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Best Feature Documentary
As of now, the film 20 Days in Mariupol by Ukrainian war correspondent and videographer Mstyslav Chernov has the highest chances of winning an Oscar this year. If it indeed receives the award, it will be the first Oscar awarded to a Ukrainian film.
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Best International Film
The Zone of Interest is a masterful work, but it has its critics due to its cold, detached approach to telling the story of the Holocaust, especially from the perspective of the family of the commandant of Auschwitz. This film is currently at the top among the contenders for the Oscar.
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Best Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema has collaborated with Christopher Nolan on four films. He skillfully handles the camera and has been part of truly phenomenal visual effects on screen. This is his second nomination after being recognized for Dunkirk in 2017, and it will undoubtedly be his first win.
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Best Production Design
The film Poor Things has achieved significant success, becoming the favorite in bookmakers' odds. Currently, it has the highest chances of winning the Oscar this year.
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Best Costume Design
The film Barbie has definitely impressed audiences not only with its costumes, but it also has the highest chances of winning the Oscar in this category.
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Best Makeup and Hairstyling
According to film critics' reviews and bookmakers' ratings, the film Maestro is most likely to win the Oscar this year in the category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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Best Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One has achieved great success in visual effects, despite having a significantly smaller budget compared to its Hollywood counterparts. This film is the favorite among bookmakers in this category.
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Best Original Score
Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer will likely take the victory in this category as well, as it currently holds the top spot in the rankings.
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Best Original Song
The forecast for the Best Original Song is What Was I Made For? film. If it receives the award, the film Barbie will win another Oscar.
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Best Sound
The film Oppenheimer has surpassed its competitors in the rankings. Once again, it has become the favorite among bookmakers in this category.
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Best Live-Action Short
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar has received the highest praise from film critics and bookmakers and is the leading contender for the Oscar.
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Best Animated Short
Just days before the Oscars, the favorite emerged with the film War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko, a short animated film directed by Dave Mallinz. The 11-minute film was inspired by and features the peace anthem of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
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Best Documentary Short
The ABCs of Book Banning explores restricted, challenged, and banned books in schools. Several children express their thoughts after reading some materials they find objectionable. This film is the frontrunner for the Oscar in this category.
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Earlier, we wrote about why it's worth watching the top contender for the 2024 Oscars - the film Zone of Interest.
