Apple TV+ has made big waves with its TV shows recently, but when it comes to movies, they’re still finding their footing. The latest Oscar nominations reveal that none of Apple’s films got any recognition this year.
No Love from the Academy for Apple’s 2024 Films
This year’s nominations for the 97th Academy Awards came out, and sadly, Apple didn’t get a single nomination in any category – not for directing, acting, or even for their documentaries or how the films look.
Here’s a look at some Apple movies that could have been in the race if they had been shown in theaters:
- “Blitz,” directed by Steve McQueen
- “The Last of the Sea Women,” a much-talked-about documentary
- “Fancy Dance,” which was Apple’s best-reviewed movie this year
- “Fly Me to the Moon”
- “Wolfs”
This year’s Oscar snub really points out how Apple is still working on getting its movie game right, despite their success with TV series.
From Oscar Glory to Current Challenges
Back in 2022, Apple TV+ made history by being the first streaming service to win Best Picture with “CODA.” This was a big moment because even Netflix hadn’t achieved that before.
However, since that win, Apple’s path in the movie world has seen some ups and downs. After a few films didn’t do well in theaters, and with “Wolfs” shifting to a streaming-only release at the last minute, Apple seems to be moving towards making movies just for streaming. They’re also focusing more on movies that appeal to a broader audience, like their big upcoming Formula 1 film, which might be their first big summer hit.
Given this new direction, not getting Oscar nominations might not be as big of a blow to Apple as it once would have been. Still, it’s a bit of a letdown after their earlier Oscar triumphs.