The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, recognizing outstanding cinematic achievements from the past year. This year’s nominations have seen a new record set, with one film receiving the highest number of nods in the history of the awards.
Sinners leads the pack with 16 nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14 nominations jointly held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land. One Battle After Another follows closely with 13 nominations, while Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and Sentimental Value each secured nine nominations. Hamnet also made a strong showing with eight nominations.
The nominated films showcase a diverse range of genres and themes, from drama and action to comedy and animation. In the Best Picture category, the nominees include Bugonia, F1: The Movie, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams.
The acting categories feature a talented pool of nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Michael B. Jordan for Best Actor, and Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, and Emma Stone for Best Actress. The supporting actor and actress categories also boast an impressive lineup, with nominees such as Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, and Sean Penn, as well as Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Wunmi Mosaku.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 15, hosted by U.S. comedian Conan O’Brien. The event promises to be a celebration of cinematic excellence, with the winners selected from a talented pool of nominees. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in directing, screenwriting, and other key categories, including animated feature, documentary feature, and international feature films.
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards demonstrate the diversity and creativity of the film industry, with a range of genres and themes represented. The awards ceremony will be a highly anticipated event, with film enthusiasts and industry professionals eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners. With the ceremony just around the corner, the excitement is building, and the world will be watching to see which films and individuals will take home the coveted awards.
