Overview

• The 96th Oscars will be held on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, broadcast live on ABC.
• Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the fourth time, joining the ranks of repeat Oscar hosts.
• Oppenheimer, with a leading 13 nominations, is the frontrunner for Best Picture, with Christopher Nolan favored for Best Director.
• Barbie, despite being 2023's biggest box-office hit, faces notable snubs in directing and best actress categories.
• For the first time, two non-English language films are nominated for Best Picture, highlighting the Oscars' increasing diversity.