Zac Efron and 'The Iron Claw' Completely Snubbed in Oscar Nominations and Fans Can't Believe It
The A24 wrestling melodrama got zero nominations, and fans can't believe it.
Biggest Snub
Iron Claw being shut out of the Oscars is probably the biggest snub for me. The movie was heartbreaking and compelling. It deserves to be recognized, and, if anything, a nomination for Zac Efron. His transformation for that role was some of the best acting I’ve seen. #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/JvF5T7zWRy
— Hot Mess & Blessed (@HotMessBless) January 23, 2024
As always, there were several movies that were left off of the nominations list that made fans upset, but manny said that The Iron Claw felt like the most egregious case to them.
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Deadline for oscar submissions were November 15th and iron vlaw came out December 22nd ofc it didn't get nominated
— Cleo #immaterialweek (@xcxnotcharli) January 23, 2024
Fans pointed out that the deadline to submit a film for Oscar consideration was Nov. 15, which is listed on the Academy's website as well. However, it's also true that movies were still "eligible" through Dec. 31 – even if most voters wouldn't have had a chance to see it by then.
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Seeing Bradley Cooper get the Best Actor nomination that Zac Efron should’ve had. #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/KSBr8C6aER
— Emilio (@TheFilmMaestro) January 23, 2024
Fans lashed out at the movies and creators that did get nominated in the categories where they felt The Iron Claw should have been recognized.
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zac efron i am so sorry pic.twitter.com/L1D0cNa4Er
— bre (@filmcedes) January 23, 2024
the iron claw completely shut out…. zac efron im sorry i wasnt in charge of a24’s campaigning department pic.twitter.com/w64c5fj8au
— cay (@koralinadean) January 23, 2024
Some fans addressed their condolences directly to Efron, assuming that he was also feeling disappointed.
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no greta gerwig best director.. no charles melton best supporting actor.. no zac efron best actor.. maestro nominations everywhere pic.twitter.com/62eNIr2IaC
— beth ౨ৎ (@marybethgrace) January 23, 2024
Fans declared that they had no faith in the Academy's voters anymore.
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The Iron Claw is a prime example of a time when the Oscar voters got it completely wrong by shutting it out. Not surprised that it didn't get anything, but still immeasurably disappointed. Its legacy will only grow as one of the greatest Oscar what-ifs of all time. #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/F8j8fTfCEG
— Casillas of the Snow (@WesLara) January 23, 2024
Some fans hoped that The Iron Claw will be one of those movies that gets even more attention because of its Oscar "snub," especially in hindsight.
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As much as I loved seeing The Iron Claw over Christmas with my dad…A24 should have waited until Q2 of 2024 to release. It’s INSANE to me that Zac Efron didn’t get the awards attention he deserved for that performance. Insane. pic.twitter.com/QqI55v9hkW
— Shelby Hallow (@shelby_hallow) January 23, 2024
Some fans thought that A24 should have waited to release The Iron Claw to give it a better chance on the award circuit. At the same time, they felt that it was a great holiday movie for families.
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