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‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ lead Oscar nominations

Oppenheimer leads the awards with 13 nominations
Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:18pm
Director Christopher Nolan, cast members Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt pose during a photocall before the premiere of the film “Oppenheimer” at the Grand Rex in Paris, France, July 11, 2023. REUTERS/File
Director Christopher Nolan, cast members Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt pose during a photocall before the premiere of the film “Oppenheimer” at the Grand Rex in Paris, France, July 11, 2023. REUTERS/File

Historical dramas “Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” will compete with “Barbie,” “The Holdovers” and other films for best picture at this year’s Academy Awards.

Other best picture nominees announced on Tuesday included “Poor Things,” “Maestro: and “American Fiction.”

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ outpaced all other films with 13 nominations, including acting nods for stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr.

“Poor Things,” starring Emma Stone as a woman revived from the dead, received 11 nominations.

Winners of the golden statuettes will be announced at a Hollywood ceremony broadcast live on Walt Disney’s on March 10. Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will return as host.

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