'Oppenheimer' Dominates Oscar Nominations, Cillian Murphy Tipped for Best Actor

Robert Downey Jr. expected to win his first Oscar, while 'Poor Things' gains momentum in the awards race.

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' leads the 96th Academy Awards nominations with 13 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy.
Despite 'Oppenheimer's' dominance, 'Poor Things' has been gaining momentum and awards in recent weeks, making it a strong contender.
Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Robert J. Oppenheimer is highly praised and he is the strong favorite for Best Actor.
The race for Best Actress is closely contested with Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone being the frontrunners.
Robert Downey Jr. is widely expected to win his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Oppenheimer'.