96th Oscars shortlists announced: Barbie, and Oppenheimer shine bright across 10 categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlists across ten categories for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony.

Leading the mentions is Greta Gerwig’s comedic gem ‘Barbie,’ receiving nods in five categories, encompassing sound, original song featuring submissions from Billie Eilish (‘What I Was Made For?’), Dua Lipa (‘Dance the Night’), and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (‘I’m Just Ken’), along with recognition for its original score composed by the latter duo.

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ receives nods in three categories-Makeup and hairstyling, Sound, and Original score.

While ‘Barbie,’ ‘The Color Purple,’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ didn’t secure spots, the selections include A24’s unconventional ‘Beau is Afraid’ and Universal Pictures’ chilling summer release ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter.’