Feinberg’s Final Projections for the 96th Oscar Nominations: A Look at the Predicted Contenders

Scott Feinberg’s projections for the 96th Oscar nominations are a reflection of his meticulous analysis of the film industry and the historical patterns of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. These projections are not based on personal preferences but rather on conversations with industry insiders, marketing strategies, awards campaign analyses, and the outcomes of preceding awards ceremonies.

Best Picture

1. Oppenheimer (Universal)
2. Barbie (Warner Bros.)
3. Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple)
4. The Holdovers (Focus)
5. The Zone of Interest (A24)
6. Poor Things (Searchlight)
7. Maestro (Netflix)
8. Past Lives (A24)
9. Anatomy of a Fall (Neon)
10. American Fiction (Amazon/MGM)

Best Director

1. Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
2. Greta Gerwig (Barbie)
3. Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon)
4. Alexander Payne (The Holdovers)
5. Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest)

Best Actor

1. Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
2. Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)
3. Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
4. Leonardo DiCaprio (Killers of the Flower Moon)
5. Colman Domingo (Rustin)

Best Actress

1. Emma Stone (Poor Things)
2. Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)
3. Carey Mulligan (Maestro)
4. Margot Robbie (Barbie)
5. Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall)

These projections offer a glimpse into the potential contenders for the upcoming Oscar nominations, providing insight into the films and performances that are expected to make a significant impact during this year’s awards season.