In the 2024 Golden Globes nominations, “Barbie” takes the lead, closely followed by “Oppenheimer.”

Margot Robbie’s performance in the cinematic sensation “Barbie” has become the focal point of the 81st Golden Globe Awards, dominating nominations and making it the highest-grossing film of 2023.

Greta Gerwig’s pastel-colored satire has garnered nine nominations, including categories such as Best Picture (Comedy or Musical), Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Leading Actress for Margot Robbie. Ryan Gosling is also recognized in the supporting actor category, and the film has three entries in the Original Song category.

This marks a significant achievement for Gerwig, earning her first nod in the directing shortlist after being previously overlooked for “Lady Bird” and “Little Women.” “Barbie” ties with the 1972 film “Cabaret” as the second most-nominated film ever at the Golden Globes, just behind “Nashville,” which secured 11 nominations.

The film “Barbie” is also among the nominees for a new blockbuster film award, competing with “Oppenheimer,” known for its unexpected collaboration with Barbie that boosted the summer box office. Other nominees in this category include sequels to “John Wick,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Spiderman,” and “Mission: Impossible.” Taylor Swift’s concert film and the Super Mario Bros animation have also earned nominations.

Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic on atomic scientist Robert Oppenheimer follows closely with eight nominations, recognizing leading actor Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt for supporting actress, and Robert Downey Jr for supporting actor.

Yorgos Lanthimos’s fantasy film “Poor Things,” centered around a woman reincarnated with the brain of a baby, has surpassed expectations with seven nominations, competing closely with Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

In the acting categories, Emma Stone is nominated for Leading Actress in a Comedy or Musical for “Poor Things,” while Lily Gladstone is recognized in the equivalent drama category. Gladstone faces tough competition from Annette Bening for the swimming drama “Nyad,” Sandra Hüller for the Palme d’Or-winning “Anatomy of a Fall,” Greta Lee for the romantic film “Past Lives,” and Cailee Spaeny for Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla.”