The 2024 Critics Choice Awards nominations have arrived, with the musical fantasy Wicked and the mystery thriller Conclave leading the charge, each securing an impressive 11 nominations. The announcement, made on December 12, 2024, during the 30th anniversary celebration of the prestigious awards, showcased a fiercely competitive field across various categories.
Best Picture Nominees
The race for Best Picture is filled with a diverse range of films, with Wicked standing tall alongside notable contenders such as Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, and Conclave. Here is the complete list of nominees in this category:
A Complete Unknown
Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
The Substance
Wicked
Top Nominations for Wicked
Aside from Best Picture, Wicked earned recognition in a wide range of other categories. Cynthia Erivo garnered a nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Wicked, while Ariana Grande was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The film also received nods in categories such as Best Ensemble, Best Director for Jon M. Chu, and Best Original Screenplay for Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. Other nominations include:
Best Cinematography – Alice Brooks
Best Production Design – Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales
Best Costume Design – Paul Tazewell
Best Hair and Makeup – Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount
Best Visual Effects – Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, Paul Corbould, David Shirk
The Best Actor category sees some big names vying for recognition, including Timothée Chalamet, who is nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Other nominees include Daniel Craig, Colman Domingo, Hugh Grant, and Ralph Fiennes.
In the Best Actress category, Mikey Madison stands out for her role in Anora. She is joined by a competitive list that includes Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, and Angelina Jolie for Maria.
Other Notable Nominations
Several other films and performances also earned significant recognition. In the Best Director category, Denis Villeneuve received a nomination for Dune: Part Two, while Jacques Audiard earned a nod for Emilia Pérez. Additionally, RaMell Ross is up for Best Director for Nickel Boys.
The Best Adapted Screenplay category features nominations for Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts for Dune: Part Two, and Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox for Wicked.
Best Young Actor / Actress and Other Categories
The Best Young Actor / Actress category includes rising stars such as Alyla Browne from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Maisy Stella from My Old Ass, and Izaac Wang from Didi.
Other categories with fierce competition include Best Animated Feature, where films like Inside Out 2 and Memoir of a Snail are in the running, and Best Comedy, with contenders like Deadpool & Wolverine and Thelma.
Music and Score Nominations
Music plays a crucial role in film, and the Critics Choice Awards has acknowledged standout compositions in both Best Song and Best Score categories. Notable songs include “Beautiful That Way” from The Last Showgirl by Miley Cyrus and “Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez by Selena Gomez. For Best Score, Hans Zimmer earned a nomination for his work on Dune: Part Two, while Volker Bertelmann is recognized for Conclave.
A Competitive Year for Cinema
This year’s Critics Choice Awards nominations highlight the vast talent and variety within the film industry, with films from a range of genres and directors receiving recognition. With Wicked and Conclave dominating the major categories, the race for the top awards promises to be fierce.
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