All the Geeky Oscar Nominations from the 2023 Academy Awards

The Academy Awards’ 2023 shortlists are in. And, as expected, some of the greatest and most notable films in geek culture have made the cut. Below, take a look at the categories to see which of your fandom faves have a chance of winning big during the 2023 Oscars.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The highly anticipated sequel to Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther (2018), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a gorgeous tribute to the characters and country that Marvel fans can’t get enough of. And with the addition of both Riri Williams and Namor, Wakanda Forever solidifies itself as an essential installment in the MCU’s Phase 4.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is nominated in the following categories:

• Makeup and Hairstyling
• Music (Original Score)
• Music (Original Song), “Lift Me Up”
• Sound
• Visual Effects

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The Batman

The Batman is the latest iteration of DC Comics’ Caped Crusader. Gritty, action-packed, character-driven, and captivating, this Matt Reeves feature film stands out as a must-watch for Batman lovers.

The Batman is nominated in the following categories:

• Makeup and Hairstyling
• Sound
• Visual Effects

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Avatar: The Way of Water

The wait for an Avatar sequel has been long, but it’s worth it. Recently in theaters, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water brings us back to Pandora’s gorgeous landscape as well as the conflict that rages between the moon’s natives and human invaders.

Avatar: The Way of Water is nominated in the following categories:

• Music (Original Score)
• Music (Original Song), “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)”
• Sound
• Visual Effects

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

A film that is somehow intimate and cosmic all at once, Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Everything Everywhere All At Once follows a woman who must live myriad other lives in order to discover how much she loves the one she already has. It’s a fun, family-centric fantasy fueled by the limitless imaginations of its creators.

Everything Everywhere All At Once is nominated in the following categories:

• Music (Original Score)
• Music (Original Song), “This Is A Life”
• Sound

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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio puts the Maestro of Monster’s unique spin on a classic fairytale. This whimsical stop-motion adventure is entertaining for kids and parents alike, and easily cements itself as an iconic retelling.

Pinocchio is nominated in the following categories:

• Music (Original Score)
• Music (Original Song), “Ciao Papa”
• Sound

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the most experimental MCU film to date. Vivid and charmingly horrific, it’s an awesome evolution for Marvel’s mighty magic users that will be discussed by fans for decades to come.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is nominated for the following category:

• Visual Effects

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes the final tale in the Fantastic Beasts film trilogy. David Yates’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a deep dive into characters’ pasts and a magical war that still keeps things light thanks to proud Hufflepuff Newt Scamander.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is nominated in the following category:

• Visual Effects

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Jurassic World Dominion

A continuation of the beloved blockbuster Jurassic Park, Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World: Dominion delves deeper into the science and lore — with even more jaw-dropping dinosaurs. And although it’s set in an existing narrative, Dominion manages to bring something both fresh and emotional to the franchise.

Jurassic World: Dominion is nominated in the following category:

• Visual Effects

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Which geeky movies do you think will win at the 2023 Oscars? Share your predictions at side.show/geekgroup, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!