Screen Rant

  • Ad Astra's strongest Oscar chances are in the technical categories. 1 / 8

    Brad Pitt in Ad Astra Vertical

  • The film has been lauded for its visual effects, cinematography, and production design. 2 / 8

  • It's a technical marvel that demands to be seen on the big screen, and should be recognized in those categories. 3 / 8

  • Brad Pitt has earned praise for his performance, but he's a long shot at Best Actor. 4 / 8

  • Best Actor is loaded with contenders like Adam Driver, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Joaquin Phoenix. 5 / 8

  • If Pitt is to be nominated this year, it will probably be for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 6 / 8

  • Ad Astra will probably come up short in Best Picture, since it seems to lack the support and passion for a nod. 7 / 8

    Brad Pitt as Roy McBride in Ad Astra Vertical

  • Ford v. Ferrari is Fox's top priority, and seems like a safer bet for Best Picture 8 / 8

    Christian Bale in Ford V. Ferrari