The unveiling of this year's Oscars nominations marks a significant milestone in the ongoing film awards season, following closely on the heels of the Golden Globes and Bafta nominations last week. The Academy Awards, often regarded as the pinnacle of cinematic recognition, hold a unique status that sets them apart from other prestigious awards ceremonies.

Notably, the Oscars remain a Hollywood spectacle that British terrestrial TV deems worthy of broadcasting, and recent events like the Will Smith incident have demonstrated the awards' enduring influence in shaping news agendas.

Leading the pack is Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer secures an impressive 13 nominations spanning various categories, including acting, directing, and technical achievements. Yorgos Lanthimos's lively and provocative "Poor Things" closely follows with 11 nominations, while Martin Scorsese's late-career masterpiece, "Killers of the Flower Moon," garners 10 nominations.

The Barbenheimer juggernaut, represented by the film "Barbie," secures recognition in the Best Picture category, despite Greta Gerwig's directing efforts going unnoticed. Andrew Haigh's poignant "All of Us Strangers" unfortunately comes away empty-handed.

The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards, spanning 23 categories, were eloquently announced by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid. The highly anticipated Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 10, and the seasoned comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the event. Viewers in the US can catch the broadcast on ABC, while UK audiences can tune in to ITV for the prestigious ceremony.