Academy Reveals 2024 Oscar Eligibility Lists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the eligible films for the 97th Academy Awards, featuring 31 animated films, 169 documentaries, and 85 international features. Notable contenders in the animated category include Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' and DreamWorks' 'The Wild Robot', while the documentary category boasts titles like 'Sugarcane' and 'Daughters'. The international feature race includes acclaimed entries such as France's 'Emilia Perez' and Brazil's 'I’m Still Here'. Voting for nominees will commence on December 9, 2024, with nominations announced on January 17, 2025, and the awards ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2025. Some films, like 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru', did not qualify for the international category due to dialogue requirements but are eligible for documentaries. This year's competition is expected to be particularly fierce as both major studios and independent filmmakers vie for prestige.