List of Superhero movies/shorts that has been nominated or won Oscars.
I like it when a Superhero movie or short gets nominated or wins an Oscar for something they have accomplished that no other non-superhero movie had done with. That's why I decided to create this list containing every Superhero movie/short that has been nominated or at least won an Academy Award. Here you go Superhero-lovers!
This list is in time-line order. Not all the movies on this list here represents my favorites, there could be a few here I haven't seen yet.
If I missed a certain Superhero movie/short that has been nominated or won, comment in the FB commentaries below.
This list is in time-line order. Not all the movies on this list here represents my favorites, there could be a few here I haven't seen yet.
If I missed a certain Superhero movie/short that has been nominated or won, comment in the FB commentaries below.
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- DirectorRouben MamoulianStarsTyrone PowerLinda DarnellBasil RathboneA young Spanish aristocrat must masquerade as a fop in order to maintain his secret identity of Zorro as he restores justice to early California.Nominated: Best Music, Original Score; Alfred Newman
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, et al. - DirectorDave FleischerSteve MuffatiStarsBud CollyerJoan AlexanderJackson BeckThe Man of Steel fights a mad scientist who is destroying Metropolis with an energy cannon.Nominated: Best Animated Short Subject; Max Fleischer
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorRichard DonnerStarsChristopher ReeveMargot KidderGene HackmanAn alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.Won: Special Achievement Award: Les Bowie, Colin Chilvers, Denys N. Coop, Roy Field, Derek Meddings and Zoran Perisic: For visual effects.
Nominated: Best Sound: Gordon K. McCallum, Graham V. Hartstone, Nicolas Le Messurier and Roy Charman.
Best Film Editing:
Stuart Baird.
Best Music, Original Score:
John Williams
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonJack NicholsonKim BasingerThe Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.Won: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Anton Furst and Peter Young
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonDanny DeVitoMichelle PfeifferWhile Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.Nominated: Best Effects, Visual Effects: Michael L. Fink, Craig Barron, John Bruno, and Dennis Skotak.
Best Makeup, Ve Neill, Ronnie Specter and Stan Winston.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorChuck RussellStarsJim CarreyCameron DiazPeter RiegertBank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.Nominated: Best Effects, Visual Effects: Scott Squires, Steve 'Spaz' Williams, Tom Bertino and Jon Farhat.
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics - DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsVal KilmerTommy Lee JonesJim CarreyBatman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.Nominated: Best Cinematography: Stephen Goldblatt.
Best Sound: Donald O. Mitchell, Frank A. Montaño, Michael Herbick and Petur Hliddal.
Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing: John Leveque and Bruce Stambler.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorBarry SonnenfeldStarsTommy Lee JonesWill SmithLinda FiorentinoJames, an NYC cop, is hired by Agent K of a secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth. Together, they must recover an item that has been stolen by an intergalactic villain.Won: Best Makeup: Rick Baker and David LeRoy Anderson.
Nominated: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration: Bo Welch (art director) and Cheryl Carasik (set decorator).
Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score: Danny Elfman.
Publisher: Marvel and Malibu Comics - DirectorMartin CampbellStarsAntonio BanderasAnthony HopkinsCatherine Zeta-JonesA young thief seeking revenge for his brother's death is trained by the once-great, aging Zorro, who is pursuing his own vengeance.Nominated: Best Sound: Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Pud Cusack.
Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing: Dave McMoyler.
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, et al. - DirectorSam RaimiStarsTobey MaguireKirsten DunstWillem DafoeAfter being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.Nominated: Best Sound: Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell and Ed Novick.
Best Visual Effects: John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara and John Frazier.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorSam RaimiStarsTobey MaguireKirsten DunstAlfred MolinaPeter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.Won: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara and John Frazier.
Nominated: Best Achievement in Sound Mixing: Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Jeffrey J. Haboush, Joseph Geisinger.
Best Achievement in Sound Editing: Paul N.J. Ottosson.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonSamuel L. JacksonHolly HunterWhile trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.Won: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: Brad Bird.
Won: Best Achievement in Sound Editing: Michael Silvers and Randy Thom.
Nominated: Best Writing, Original Screenplay: Brad Bird.
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing: Randy Thom, Gary Rizzo and Doc Kane.
Publisher: Original by Brad Bird - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleMichael CaineKen WatanabeAfter witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.Nominated: Best Achievement in Cinematography: Wally Pfister.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorBryan SingerStarsBrandon RouthKevin SpaceyKate BosworthSuperman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Mark Stetson, Neil Corbould, Richard R. Hoover and Jon Thum.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.Nominated: Best Achievement in Sound Editing: Frank E. Eulner, Christopher Boyes.
Best Achievement in Visual Effects: John Nelson, Ben Snow, Daniel Sudick and Shane Mahan.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsRon PerlmanSelma BlairDoug JonesA prince of the mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth. Hellboy and his team must fight to stop him from locating the all-powerful Golden Army.Nominated: Best Achievement in Makeup: Mike Elizalde and Thomas Floutz.
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger
(Posthumously. The award was accepted by his father, mother and sister.)
Won: Best Achievement in Sound Editing: Richard King.
Nominated: Best Achievement in Cinematography: Wally Pfister.
Best Achievement in Film Editing: Lee Smith.
Best Achievement in Art Direction: Nathan Crowley (art director) and Peter Lando (set decorator).
Best Achievement in Makeup: John Caglione Jr. and Conor O'Sullivan.
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing: Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick.
Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul J. Franklin.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Janek Sirrs, Ben Snow, Ged Wright and Daniel Sudick.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Daniel Sudick.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Erik Nash and Daniel Sudick.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Dan Deleeuw, Russell Earl, Bryan Grill and Daniel Sudick.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorBryan SingerStarsPatrick StewartIan McKellenHugh JackmanThe X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Richard Stammers, Lou Pecora, Tim Crosbie and Cameron Waldbauer.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.Nominated: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling: Elizabeth Yianni-Georgiou and David White.
Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Stephane Ceretti, Nicolas Aithadi, Jonathan Fawkner and Paul Corbould.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorDon HallChris WilliamsStarsRyan PotterScott AdsitJamie ChungA special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who together team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.Won: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: Don Hall, Chris Williams and Roy Conli.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorSanjay PatelStarsBrent SchraffSunny Singh AttarArun RaoSanjay loves cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.Nominated: Best Animated Short: Nicole Paradis Grindle and Sanjay Patel.
Publisher: Original by Sanjay Patel - DirectorDavid AyerStarsWill SmithJared LetoMargot RobbieA secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.Won: Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini, and Christopher Nelson.
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorScott DerricksonStarsBenedict CumberbatchChiwetel EjioforRachel McAdamsWhile on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.Nominated: Best Special Effects: Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli, and Paul Corbould.
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJames MangoldStarsHugh JackmanPatrick StewartDafne KeenIn a future where mutants are nearly extinct, an elderly and weary Logan leads a quiet life. But when Laura, a mutant child pursued by scientists, comes to him for help, he must get her to safety.Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay: Scott Frank, James Mangold, Michael Green
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattZoe SaldanaDave BautistaThe Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego.Nominated: Best Special Effects: Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Jonathan Fawkner, Daniel Sudick
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsChadwick BosemanMichael B. JordanLupita Nyong'oT'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.Won: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Ludwig Göransson
Won: Best Achievement in Costume Design
Ruth E. Carter
Won: Best Achievement in Production Design
Hannah Beachler
Jay Hart
Nominated: Best Motion Picture of the Year:
Kevin Feige
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Sounwave
Kendrick Lamar
Anthony Tiffith
SZA
For song "All the Stars"
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Benjamin A. Burtt
Steve Boeddeker
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
Steve Boeddeker
Brandon Proctor
Peter J. Devlin
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris HemsworthMark RuffaloThe Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.Nominated: Best Special Effects: Dan DeLeeuw, Kelly Port, Russell Earl, and Dan Sudick
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonHolly HunterSarah VowellThe Incredibles family takes on a new mission which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.Nominated: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: Brad Bird, John Walker, and Nicole Paradis Grindle
Publisher: Original by Brad Bird - DirectorBob PersichettiPeter RamseyRodney RothmanStarsShameik MooreJake JohnsonHailee SteinfeldTeen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.Won: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloAfter the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.Nominated: Best Visual Effects: Dan DeLeeuw, Matt Aitken, Russell Earl and Dan Sudick
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsJoaquin PhoenixRobert De NiroZazie BeetzDuring the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.Won Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix
Won Best Original Score: Hildur Guðnadóttir
Nominated: Best Picture: Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Best Director: Todd Phillips
Best Adapted Screenplay: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
Best Cinematography : Lawrence Sher
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Nicki Ledermann, Kay Georgiou
Best Costume Design: Mark Bridges
Best Film Editing: Jeff Groth
Best Sound Editing: Alan Robert Murray
Best Sound Mixing: Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic, Tod Maitlan
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorDestin Daniel CrettonStarsSimu LiuAwkwafinaTony Leung Chiu-waiShang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.Nominated: Best Visual Effects: Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker, and Dan Oliver
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandZendayaBenedict CumberbatchWith Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.Nominated: Best Visual Effects: Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein, and Dan Sudick
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.Nominated: Best Sound: Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray, and Andy Nelson
Best Makeup & Hairstyling: Naomi Donne, Mike Marino, and Mike Fontaine
Best Visual Effects: Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands, and Dominic Tuohy
Publisher: DC Comics - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.Won: Best Costume Design: Ruth Carter
Nominated: Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett
Best Original Song: "Lift Me Up" Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Göransson; Lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler
Best Makeup & Hairstyling: Camille Friend and Joel Harlow
Best Visual Effects: Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White, and Dan Sudick
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattChukwudi IwujiBradley CooperStill reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.Nominated: Best Visual Effects: Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek
Publisher: Marvel Comics - DirectorJoaquim Dos SantosKemp PowersJustin K. ThompsonStarsShameik MooreHailee SteinfeldBrian Tyree HenryMiles Morales catapults across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.Nominated: Best Animated Feature Film: Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal
Publisher: Marvel Comics