'Oppenheimer' Dominates Critics Choice Awards, Gains Momentum for Oscars

Despite missing out on several acting prizes, the film's success at the box office and recent awards could boost its chances at the upcoming Oscar nominations.

The film 'Oppenheimer' has gained momentum in the awards season, recently winning eight Critics Choice Awards including best picture, best director for Christopher Nolan, and best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr.
Despite its success, the film missed out on several other acting prizes, with its star, Cillian Murphy, losing out to The Holdovers' Paul Giamatti in the best actor race.
Oppenheimer has grossed $958m to date, and its box office success is partly attributed to the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon, where it was released on the same day as the film 'Barbie', creating a viral trend.
The film's success at the Oscars is not guaranteed, with some voters' dislike of Oppenheimer potentially leading to the top prize going to a more consensus choice.
The Oscar nominations will be announced on 23 January, and Oppenheimer is expected to feature heavily.