Who will win an Oscar in 2024? These are the views of film critics and websites

There are only a few days until Sunday 10 March 2024 and you’ll not want to forget to change your clock to avoid missing the highly anticipated 2024 Academy Awards gala, marking the pinnacle celebration of global cinema and all Hollywood has to offer. A date eagerly marked on the calendar of every film enthusiast, the event will once again be hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the winners of the prestigious Oscars will be unveiled.

Leading up to the ceremony, many have ventured to make their predictions, with critics and film websites seemingly aligning on several frontrunners for the coveted Oscar accolades.

Possible Best Picture Winner

In the Best Picture category, the nominees include: “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” “The Zone of Interest,” and “Oppenheimer.” Among these titles, “Oppenheimer” emerges as the clear favorite, having swept the BAFTA and SAG Awards.

Possible Best Director Winner

As for the Best Director category, five names have secured nominations: Justine Triet for “Anatomy of a Fall,” Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things,” Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer,” and Jonathan Glazer for “The Zone of Interest.” Among them, Christopher Nolan stands out as the frontrunner for his remarkable work in “Oppenheimer,” although attention is also drawn to Lanthimos, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and Glazer, acclaimed by critics at Cannes.

Possible Best Actor Winner

In the race for Best Actor, one name surpasses the rest: Cillian Murphy, who has made his mark in the industry as the lead in “Oppenheimer,” the frontrunner for multiple awards at the gala. However, Bradley Cooper’s performance in “Maestro” is also closely watched for a potential upset. Also nominated in the same category are Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers,” Colman Domingo for “Rustin,” and Jeffrey Wright for “American Fiction.”

Possible Best Actress Winner

In the Best Actress category, critics converge on several standout performances, including Emma Stone for her role in “Poor Things” and Lily Gladstone for her portrayal in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” These nominations are rounded out by Carey Mulligan for “Maestro,” Sandra Hüller for “Anatomy of a Fall,” and Annette Bening for “Nyad.”

Possible Best Supporting Actor Winner

The Best Supporting Actor category boasts a diverse array of nominees. Among them are Robert De Niro for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling for “Barbie,” Mark Ruffalo for “Poor Things,” Sterling K. Brown for “American Fiction,” and Robert Downey Jr., the clear favorite for his performance in “Oppenheimer,” according to film critics.

Possible Best Supporting Actress Winner

The Best Supporting Actress category presents a more uncertain field. Nominees include Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers,” Danielle Brooks for “The Color Purple,” Jodie Foster for “Nyad,” and the frontrunners Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer”) and America Ferrera (”Barbie”), with growing speculation that “Barbie” might emerge victorious in this category.

Possible Best International Feature Film Winner

The Best International Feature Film category generates significant anticipation, especially with the nomination of “Society of the Snow” by Juan Antonio Bayona, which dominated the Goya Awards but isn’t favored by specialized film websites. Instead, the UK’s entry, “Zone of Interest,” holds considerable sway, also earning multiple nominations in other categories. Additionally, nominees include the Japanese film “Perfect Days,” the Italian “Io, Captaino,” and the German “The Teachers’ Lounge.”

Possible Best Animated Feature Film Winner

In the Best Animated Feature Film category, there’s Spanish representation with “Robot Dreams,” a standout at the Goya Awards but not the frontrunner for the Oscars. The leading contender to win is “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Completing the list are “The Boy and the Heron,” “Elemental,” and “Nimona.”