In the realm of comedy and musical films, the coveted Best Picture category this year showcases a diverse array of storytelling brilliance. Each contender brings its own unique flavor and charm, making the competition as engaging as ever.

“Blue Moon” is a standout, capturing audiences with its whimsical narrative and endearing characters. The film weaves humor and heart effortlessly, earning its place in this prestigious lineup.

Meanwhile, “Bugonia” offers a refreshing twist with its imaginative plot and delightful musical numbers. It’s a celebration of creativity that has resonated with both critics and fans alike.

“Marty Supreme” also makes a strong case for the award with its clever script and charismatic performances. This film has managed to strike a perfect balance between laughter and melody, making it a favorite in many circles.

Lastly, “No Other Choice” rounds out the category with its compelling storyline and nuanced comedic elements. Its unique approach to blending humor with deeper themes has left a lasting impression on its audience.

Nouvelle Vague 

One Battle After Another  – WINNER

 

Best Picture – Drama

Frankenstein

Hamnet – WINNER

It Was Just An Accident

The Secret Agent

Sentimental Value 

Sinners 

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams

Oscar Isaac – Frankenstein

Dwayne Johnson – Smashing Machine

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent – WINNER

Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme – WINNER

George Clooney – Jay Kelly

Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another

Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon

Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice

Jesse Plemons – Bugonia

 

 Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet – WINNER

Jennifer Lawrence – Die, My Love

Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value

Julia Roberts – After the Hunt

Tessa Thompson – Hedda

Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – WINNER

Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good

Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue

Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another

Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee

Emma Stone – Bugonia

 

Best Supporting Actress 

Emily Blunt – The Smashing Machine

Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value

Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value

Amy Madigan –  Weapons

Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another – WINNER

 

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another

Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein

Paul Mescal – Hamnet

Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly

Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value – WINNER

 

Best Original Song

“Dream as One” – Avatar: Fire and Ash

“Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER

“I Lied to You” – Sinners

“No Place Like Home” – Wicked: For Good

The Girl in the Bubble” – Wicked: For Good

“Train Dreams” –  Train Dreams

 

Best Original Score– Motion Picture 

Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein

Ludwig Göransson – Sinners – WINNER

Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another

Kangding Ray – Sirāt

Max Richter – Hamnet

Hans Zimmer – F1

 

Best Director – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – WINNER

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein

Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident

Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value

Chloé Zhao – Hamnet

 

Best Screenplay

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – WINNER

Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident

Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet

 

Best non-English Language Film 

 It Was Just an Accident

No Other Choice

The Secret Agent – WINNER

Sentimental Value

Sirât

The Voice of Hind Rajab

 

Best Animated Film 

Arco

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Elio

KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Zootopia 2

 

Outstanding Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire and Ash

F1

KPop Demon Hunters

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Sinners – WINNER

Weapons

Wicked: For Good

Zootopia 2