Why Black Panther could actually win best picture at the Oscars

Black Panther is the first superhero movie to be nominated for the Oscar for best picture. It's already a cultural phenomenon, a critical success and a billion-dollar box office sensation. At the 91st Academy Awards on Feb. 24, will it also usher in a new era of recognition for effects-driven superhero blockbusters?

As announced Tuesday, Black Panther is up against BlacKkKlansman, The Favourite, Green Book, Vice, Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born for the best picture of 2018. Check out the full list of nominees here.

Black Panther faces off against Green Book, Roma and more in the Oscars battle.

Effects-driven blockbusters do win Oscars, of course.

They just tend to be confined to the technical Oscars, for visual effects and sound design and so on.

This year, Black Panther joins Avengers: Infinity War, First Man, Ready Player One and Solo: A Star Wars Story on the shortlist for best visual effects. Panther is also up for production design, costume design, sound editing, sound mixing, music, and best song.

Without taking away from the achievements of the movie magicians rewarded for their skill and creativity in individual areas, best picture and best director remain the pinnacle of the awards season. And Black Panther deserves to challenge for the big awards.

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