This year’s Animated Oscar Nominees 2024 feature category presents a challenging field. Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ stands out as a frontrunner after winning the Golden Globes animated feature award. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and Netflix’s ‘Nimona’ are also strong contenders, with the surprising inclusion of Pablo Berger’s ‘Robot Dreams.’
In the animated short category, a refreshing independence prevails, with no major studio entries. Nominated films include ‘War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,’ ‘Ninety-Five Senses,’ ‘Letter to a Pig,’ ‘Our Uniform,’ and ‘Pachyderme.’ Despite the strength of these animated creations, disappointingly, none received nominations in non-animation-specific categories.
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024 List
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024: The Boy and the Heron
From the enchanting Studio Ghibli and the visionary director Hayao Miyazaki, renowned for masterpieces like ‘Spirited Away,’ unfolds a captivating new fantasy adventure. In the aftermath of the war, young Mahito relocates to his family’s rural estate following the loss of his mother. In the tranquil countryside, a sequence of enigmatic occurrences draws him towards a secluded and ancient tower inhabited by a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s stepmother vanishes, he courageously follows the gray heron into the tower, embarking on a mesmerizing journey into a fantastical realm where the living and the dead coexist. Guided by the heron, Mahito must unravel the secrets of this mystical world and confront the truths about himself.
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024: Elemental
Step into the extraordinary world of Element City in Disney and Pixar’s latest creation, ‘Elemental.’ In this original feature film, residents of fire, water, land, and air come together in a harmonious existence. The narrative introduces Ember, a resilient and quick-witted young woman, whose friendship with the easygoing Wade challenges her perceptions of their shared world.
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024: Nimona
In a futuristic, medieval realm, Ballister Boldheart, portrayed by Riz Ahmed, faces false accusations. His only hope for proving his innocence lies with Nimona, a mischievous shape-shifting teenager, played by Chloë Grace Moretz. Tasked with destroying such creatures, Ballister finds an unexpected ally in Nimona. As they navigate a kingdom turned against them, the boundaries between heroes, villains, and monsters blur, leading them on a mission to wreak havoc and uncover the truth.
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024: Robot Dreams
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Manhattan, ‘Robot Dreams’ tells the heartfelt tale of DOG, a lonely resident yearning for companionship. Determined to alleviate his solitude, DOG creates a robot companion, and their bond deepens amidst the rhythmic energy of the city. However, a poignant summer night forces DOG to part ways with ROBOT at the beach, raising the question of whether fate will reunite them.
Animated Oscar Nominees 2024: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga continues as Miles Morales returns in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ Joining forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People, Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man embarks on an epic multiversal adventure to confront a villain of unprecedented power. As dimensions collide, the heroes face challenges that surpass anything they’ve encountered before.
Best Animated Short Film Oscar Nominees 2024
- Letter to a Pig, Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter
- Ninety-Five Senses, Jared Hess and Jerusha Hess
- Our Uniform, Yegane Moghaddam
- Pachyderme, Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius
- War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko, Dave Mullins and Brad Booker
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