The nominees include Elvis Presley, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and The Banshees of Inisherin

At the 2023 Oscars, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Tár, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Top Gun: Maverick are all nominated for Best Picture. This year’s Oscars will be presented on March 12, in Los Angeles, along with Women Talking, Triangle of Sadness, Avatar: The Way of Water, and The Fabelmans.

CODA won the 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture along with two other nominations: Troy Kotsur won Best Supporting Actor – the first deaf actor to win the award – and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Austin Butler was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of the late star. Elvis earned several nominations this year, including nods for costume design, production design, editing, and cinematography. 11 awards are up for Everything Everywhere All at Once, including Best Original Score and Best Directing.

2023 Oscar Best Picture Nominations

All Quiet on the Western Front

Paul Bäumer is a young German soldier who lives during the closing days of World War I. As Bäumer struggles to survive after enlisting in the German Army, he finds himself exposed to the realities of war, shattering his early hopes of becoming a hero.

Avatar: The Way of Water

When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. He and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything they can to stay together.

The Banshees of Inisherin

On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm abruptly ends their lifelong friendship. It is Pádraic’s goal to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary with the help of his sister and a troubled islander. However, Colm’s resolve only strengthens, and he soon delivers an ultimatum that has shocking consequences.

Elvis

Over the course of 20 years, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley has maintained a complex relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The most influential person in Presley’s life is Priscilla, who has played a major role in his journey and happiness.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

The Fabelmans

Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts making films at home, much to his mother’s delight.

Tár

Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia’s adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.

Top Gun: Maverick

After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.

Triangle of Sadness

A cruise for the super-rich sinks, leaving survivors, including a fashion model celebrity couple, trapped on an island.

Women Talking

Women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile with their faith after a series of sexual assaults.

In conclusion, the 2023 Oscar nominations have been announced and the race for Best Picture is heating up. With a diverse list of films in the running, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year for the film industry. From heart-wrenching dramas to thought-provoking documentaries, the nominees for Best Picture showcase the best of what the film world has to offer. As we eagerly await the ceremony, it’s worth taking the time to watch these films and consider which one will take home the coveted award.