Golden Globe Showdown 2024 (All Categories): 'Barbie' And 'Oppenheimer' Lead The Nominations Race

Jimmy Henton
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023

In the glitzy realm of Hollywood accolades, the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards are set to dazzle with a star-studded lineup. This year, two heavyweights, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," are stealing the limelight with nine and eight nominations respectively. Beyond the nominations, this awards season holds a new chapter for the Golden Globes, with changes in venue and a transformed voting body.

Let's dive into the glamorous universe of this year's Golden Globe nominations, where blockbuster hits and cinematic masterpieces vie for the ultimate recognition.

#1. Barbie's Triumph And Oppenheimer's Drama

Source: Universal Pictures

The race for dominance at the Golden Globes is fierce, with "Barbie" securing nine nominations, including the coveted Best Comedy or Musical and the Best Actress nod for Margot Robbie. On the dramatic front, "Oppenheimer" scores eight nods, clinching the best drama category. These nominations underscore the diversity and brilliance of this year's cinematic offerings, promising an evening of intense competition and celebration.

#2. Epic Battles In Top Categories

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In the realm of top drama, Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" enters the fray with seven nominations, joining contenders like "Maestro," "Past Lives," "Anatomy of a Fall," and "The Zone of Interest." On the lighter side, Greta Gerwig's runaway hit "Barbie" spearheads the best comedy or musical category, accompanied by strong contenders like "Poor Things," "The Holdovers," "Air," "American Fiction," and "May December." The competition is fierce, promising an exciting showdown of cinematic brilliance.

#3. A New Era For The Globes And Cinematic Achievements

Source: IMDb

This year marks a turning point for the Golden Globes. The awards show embraces a revamped identity amid organizational changes and a shift to CBS and Paramount+. The nominations reflect a diverse range of talent and stories, with notable recognition for films like "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in the new category of cinematic and Box office achievement.

As the Globes emerge from a period of turbulence, the spotlight is not only on the nominees but on a more inclusive and culturally diverse celebration of cinematic excellence.

#4. Golden Globes 2024 Nominations Listed By All Categories:

Source: Apple TV +

MOVIES

Drama

“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Oppenheimer”
“Past Lives”
“The Zone of Interest”

Comedy or musical

“Air”
“American Fiction”
“Barbie”
“The Holdovers”
“May December”
"Poor Things”

Source: IMDb

Actor in a drama

Bradley Cooper, "Maestro"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Colman Domingo, "Rustin"
Barry Keoghan, "Saltburn"
Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer"
Andrew Scott, "All of Us Strangers"

Actress in a drama

Annette Bening, "Nyad"
Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Sandra Hüller, "Anatomy of a Fall"
Greta Lee, "Past Lives"
Carey Mulligan, "Maestro"
Cailee Spaeny, "Priscilla"

Source: Netflix

Actress in a drama

Annette Bening, "Nyad"
Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Sandra Hüller, "Anatomy of a Fall"
Greta Lee, "Past Lives"
Carey Mulligan, "Maestro"
Cailee Spaeny, "Priscilla"

Actor in a comedy or musical

Nicolas Cage, "Dream Scenario"
Timothée Chalamet, "Wonka"
Matt Damon, "Air"
Paul Giamatti, "The Holdovers"
Joaquin Phoenix, "Beau Is Afraid"
Jeffrey Wright, "American Fiction"

Actress in a comedy or musical

Fantasia Barrino, "The Color Purple"
Jennifer Lawrence, "No Hard Feelings"
Natalie Portman, "May December"
Alma Pöysti, "Fallen Leaves"
Margot Robbie, "Barbie"
Emma Stone, "Poor Things"

Source: Universal Pictures

Supporting actress

Emily Blunt, "Oppenheimer"
Danielle Brooks, "The Color Purple"
Jodie Foster, "Nyad"
Julianne Moore, "May December"
Rosamund Pike, "Saltburn"
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"

Supporting actor

Willem Dafoe, "Poor Things"
Robert De Niro, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Robert Downey Jr., "Oppenheimer"
Ryan Gosling, "Barbie"
Charles Melton, "May December"
Mark Ruffalo, "Poor Things"

Source: Netflix

Director

Bradley Cooper, "Maestro"
Greta Gerwig, "Barbie"
Yorgos Lanthimos, "Poor Things"
Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"
Martin Scorsese, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Celine Song, "Past Lives"

Animated film

“The Boy and the Heron”
“Elemental”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Suzume”
“Wish"

Source: Photo courtesy of Marvel/Walt Disney Co.

Non-English language film

“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Fallen Leaves”
“Io Capitano”
“Past Lives”
“Society of the Snow”
“The Zone of Interest”

Cinematic and box-office achievement

“Barbie”
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3″
“John Wick: Chapter 4”
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One″
“Oppenheimer”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

Source: Getty Images

Screenplay

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, "Barbie"
Tony McNamara, "Poor Things"
Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"
Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Celine Song, "Past Lives"
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, "Anatomy of a Fall"

Original song

"Addicted to Romance" from "She Came to Me" (music and lyrics by Bruce Springsteen)
"Dance the Night" from "Barbie" (music and lyrics by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Dua Lipa and Caroline Ailin)
"I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" (music and lyrics by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt)
"Peaches" from "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (music and lyrics by Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond and John Spiker)
"Road to Freedom" from "Rustin" (music and lyrics by Lenny Kravitz)
"What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" (music and lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell)

Original score

Jerskin Fendrix, "Poor Things"
Ludwig Göransson, "Oppenheimer"
Joe Hisaishi, "The Boy and the Heron"
Mica Levi, "The Zone of Interest"
Daniel Pemberton, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
Robbie Robertson, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Taylor Swift is Everywhere Eras Tour' movie nominated for the Golden Globe

Source: Paramount Plus

TELEVISION

Drama

"1923"
"The Crown"
"The Diplomat"
"The Last of Us"
"The Morning Show"
"Succession"

Comedy or musical

"Abbott Elementary"
"Barry"
"The Bear"
"Jury Duty"
"Only Murders in the Building"
"Ted Lasso"

Source: IMDb

Limited/anthology series or TV movie

"All the Light We Cannot See"
"Beef"
"Daisy Jones & The Six"
"Fargo"
"Fellow Travelers"
"Lessons in Chemistry"

Actor in a drama

Brian Cox, “Succession”
Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
Dominic West, “The Crown”

Actress in a drama

Helen Mirren, "1923"
Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"
Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"
Sarah Snook, "Succession"
Imelda Staunton, "The Crown"
Emma Stone, "The Curse"

Source: GARETH GATRELL/HULU

Actor in a comedy

Bill Hader, “Barry”
Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”
Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

Actress in a comedy

Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Elle Fanning, “The Great”
Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”
Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face”

Actor in a limited series

Matt Bomer, "Fellow Travelers"
Sam Claflin, "Daisy Jones & The Six"
Jon Hamm, "Fargo"
Woody Harrelson, "White House Plumbers"
David Oyelowo, "Lawmen: Bass Reeves"
Steven Yeun, "Beef"

Actress in a limited series

Riley Keough, "Daisy Jones & The Six"
Brie Larson, "Lessons in Chemistry"
Elizabeth Olsen, "Love & Death"
Juno Temple, "Fargo"
Rachel Weisz, "Dead Ringers"
Ali Wong, "Beef"

Source: Amazon Freevee

Supporting actor in a drama, comedy or musical

Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"
Matthew Macfadyen, "Succession"
James Marsden, "Jury Duty"
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"
Alan Ruck, "Succession"
Alexander Skarsgård, "Succession"

Supporting actress in a drama, comedy or musical

Elizabeth Debicki, "The Crown"
Abby Elliott, "The Bear"
Christina Ricci, "Yellowjackets"
J. Smith-Cameron, "Succession"
Meryl Streep, "Only Murders in the Building"
Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso"

Stand-up comedy television special

Ricky Gervais, “Armageddon”
Trevor Noah, “Where Was I”
Chris Rock, “Selective Outrage”
Amy Schumer, “Emergency Contact”
Sarah Silverman, “Someone You Love”
Wanda Sykes, “I’m an Entertainer”

Contributing: Associated Press

The 81st Golden Globe Awards promise a night of glitz, glamour, and fierce competition. With "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" leading the nominations, Hollywood's best are ready to shine. As the industry evolves, this year's Globes honor outstanding achievements and mark a step toward a more inclusive and culturally diverse celebration of cinematic brilliance.

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Golden Globe Showdown 2024 (All Categories): 'Barbie' And 'Oppenheimer' Lead The Nominations Race

#1. Barbie's Triumph And Oppenheimer's Drama

#2. Epic Battles In Top Categories

#3. A New Era For The Globes And Cinematic Achievements

#4. Golden Globes 2024 Nominations Listed By All Categories:

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