01of 10Outstanding Achievement in Popular FilmThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced plans on Wednesday to create a new category atthe Oscars— for “outstanding achievement in popular film.”The move shocked fans and critics alike, while many took to wondering what movies could be in contention for the first ever Oscar in the category.Read on for our picks – includingfoursuperhero movies, of course.
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Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced plans on Wednesday to create a new category atthe Oscars— for “outstanding achievement in popular film.”
The move shocked fans and critics alike, while many took to wondering what movies could be in contention for the first ever Oscar in the category.
Read on for our picks – includingfoursuperhero movies, of course.
02of 10Black PantherMatt Kennedy/©Marvel Studios 2018This one is a no-brainer, and has even been in roundups for a potential Best Picture nomination. The first major superhero movie of the year also felt like the best one, with audiences finally being introduced to the colorful and rich world of Wakanda.Black Panthereven managed to holdoutInfinity Waras the biggest movie of the year so far and was filled with stellar acting performances as well as a compelling story. We wont be surprised if T’Challa earns a second crown come awards season.
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Black Panther
Matt Kennedy/©Marvel Studios 2018
This one is a no-brainer, and has even been in roundups for a potential Best Picture nomination. The first major superhero movie of the year also felt like the best one, with audiences finally being introduced to the colorful and rich world of Wakanda.Black Panthereven managed to holdoutInfinity Waras the biggest movie of the year so far and was filled with stellar acting performances as well as a compelling story. We wont be surprised if T’Challa earns a second crown come awards season.
03of 10Avengers: Infinity WarHot onBlack Panther’s tail isInfinity War. The most ambituous crossover event in cinematic history finally hit theaters in April – and it was only the part one. The thirds Avengers movie brought together every major superhero that had been breaking record after record at the box office for Disney’s Marvel and, logically, broke even more records.It’s one of the biggest movie of the year, and it was alsogood.From fan-favorite characters finally meeting to the heart-pumping battle sequences and the heartwrenching final moments,Infinity Warhas a real shot at going all the way.
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Avengers: Infinity War
Hot onBlack Panther’s tail isInfinity War. The most ambituous crossover event in cinematic history finally hit theaters in April – and it was only the part one. The thirds Avengers movie brought together every major superhero that had been breaking record after record at the box office for Disney’s Marvel and, logically, broke even more records.
It’s one of the biggest movie of the year, and it was alsogood.From fan-favorite characters finally meeting to the heart-pumping battle sequences and the heartwrenching final moments,Infinity Warhas a real shot at going all the way.
04of 10Mission: Impossible — FalloutVictoria Jones/PA Images/GettyMission: Impossible — Falloutis the most critically acclaimed of the franchise — and one of the most highly praised films of the year. It’s also a hit with audiences, opening to the largest-ever weekend box office for theM:Imovies, proving thatTom Cruiseis still a popular star among moviegoers when he does what he does best — wow you with jaw-dropping stunts.Action films are never included in the Best Picture race, no matter their qualifications.Die Hardis one of the most beloved films of all-time, but was overlooked. This new award seems tailor fit for a film likeFallout.
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Mission: Impossible — Fallout
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Mission: Impossible — Falloutis the most critically acclaimed of the franchise — and one of the most highly praised films of the year. It’s also a hit with audiences, opening to the largest-ever weekend box office for theM:Imovies, proving thatTom Cruiseis still a popular star among moviegoers when he does what he does best — wow you with jaw-dropping stunts.
Action films are never included in the Best Picture race, no matter their qualifications.Die Hardis one of the most beloved films of all-time, but was overlooked. This new award seems tailor fit for a film likeFallout.
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
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Aside from the fun,Mamma Mia 2also hits an emotional note with a duet between Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried. Plus, who will ever forget Cher slowly descending a set of stairs and declaring her love to Andy Garcia while fireworks explode in the sky above them?
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A Quiet Place
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Deadpool 2
Joe Lederer
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Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Bros.
09of 10Mary Poppins ReturnsCourtesy DisneyNo one’s seenMary Poppins Returnsyet, but given the goodwill for the beloved character, we can see this leaping to front of the race once it opens in December. Helping its chances: director Rob Marshall was Oscar nominated forChicago, plus it stars Oscars heavyweight Meryl Streep in a supporting role.Adding to its sure-to-be wow factor are Emily Blunt’s take on the sassy nanny andLin-Manuel Miranda’s singing and dancing lamplighter. We smell a hit!
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Mary Poppins Returns
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No one’s seenMary Poppins Returnsyet, but given the goodwill for the beloved character, we can see this leaping to front of the race once it opens in December. Helping its chances: director Rob Marshall was Oscar nominated forChicago, plus it stars Oscars heavyweight Meryl Streep in a supporting role.
Adding to its sure-to-be wow factor are Emily Blunt’s take on the sassy nanny andLin-Manuel Miranda’s singing and dancing lamplighter. We smell a hit!
10of 10The Incredibles 2Disney-PixarDespite a 15 year gap between the firstIncrediblesand its sequel, the second movie in the franchise made it seem like no time had passed. Returning director Brad Bird delivered a sequel that built upon the original and gave fans what they wanted: memorable action and hilarious family comedy.The Disney/Pixar effort broke every record imaginable at the box office for an animated film, so a popular award seems fitting. One factor against it: it’s already the front-runner to win best animated feature.
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The Incredibles 2
Disney-Pixar
Despite a 15 year gap between the firstIncrediblesand its sequel, the second movie in the franchise made it seem like no time had passed. Returning director Brad Bird delivered a sequel that built upon the original and gave fans what they wanted: memorable action and hilarious family comedy.
The Disney/Pixar effort broke every record imaginable at the box office for an animated film, so a popular award seems fitting. One factor against it: it’s already the front-runner to win best animated feature.
source: people.com
