Apple TV+’s foray into cinema has culminated in a remarkable 13 Oscar nominations for its productions Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. This achievement comes as a pinnacle moment for the streaming service, especially following its historic Best Picture win for CODA in 2022.
Despite a quieter year in 2023, Apple has bounced back with these two high-profile films.
Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon leads the charge with multiple nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actress nod for Lily Gladstone. Her nomination is particularly noteworthy as she is the first native actress of American descent to be recognized by the Academy in this category.
The film also earned nominations in several other categories, such as Directing, Film Editing, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Music.
On the other hand, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon has been acknowledged for its impressive costume design, production design, and visual effects. Both films initially premiered in cinemas, reflecting Apple’s strategic shift to a theatrical-first distribution approach, and are now available on Apple TV+, with Napoleon also accessible via video-on-demand.
Here are all of Apple’s Oscar nominations for the 2024 ceremony:
Killers Of the Flower Moon Nominations
- Best Picture
- Actress in a Leading Role | Lily Gladstone
- Actor in a Supporting Role | Robert De Niro
- Directing | Martin Scorsese
- Film Editing
- Cinematography
- Production Design
- Costume Design
- Music (Original Score)
- Music (Original Song) | “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)”
Napoleon Nominations
- Production Design
- Costume Design
- Visual Effects
The 2024 Oscars, scheduled for March 10, will reveal whether Apple can transform these nominations into awards. Killers of the Flower Moon, in particular, faces tough competition in key categories from other acclaimed films such as Barbie and Oppenheimer.
The race for Best Actress is especially tight, with Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone from Poor Things being strong contenders.
