SNUB: Da 5 Bloods
While the movie garnered Oscar recognition for its original score, Spike Lee's war drama received no other nods.
SNUB: Ludwig Göransson
Fans were upset to learn Tenet's composer Ludwig Göransson was snubbed in the Best Original Score category.
SURPRISE: Thomas Vinterberg
Thomas Vinterberg earned his first Oscar nomination for directing Another Round, a welcomed accolade amid the award season recognition for his foreign language film.
SNUB: Jodie Foster
While the longtime actress won a 2021 Golden Globe for her supporting role in The Mauritanian, the actress nor the film were nominated for any Oscars this year.
SURPRISE: LaKeith Stanfield
The Judas and the Black Messiah star became a first-time Oscar nominee for Best Supporting Actor, marking a milestone moment after he went unacknowledged by the Golden Globes and SAG Awards.
SNUB: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
While Andra Day earned her first-ever Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her performance in the film, the movie received no other Oscar nominations.
SURPRISE: Female Directors Make History
For the first time in Oscar history, multiple women were nominated for Best Director, a long-overdue milestone. This year, Nomadland's Chloé Zhao and Promising Young Woman's Emerald Fennell are both up for the award.
SNUB: One Night in Miami...
While Leslie Odom Jr. was recognized with a Best Supporting Actor nomination for One Night in Miami... as well as nods for Best Original Song and Best Adapted Screenplay, the film and director Regina King were snubbed. King's directing amassed award recognition this season, including a Golden Globe nomination.
SNUB: Aaron Sorkin
The Trial of the Chicago 7 earned six nominations, including Best Motion Picture and Best Original Screenplay. However, Aaron Sorkin was left out of the running for Best Director.