The Academy Awards are meant to celebrate the best of cinema, but sometimes, truly remarkable films and their creators are overlooked. This tier list dives into the most egregious snubs for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay nominations. From potential blockbusters like the *Minecraft* movie and *Superman 2025* to critically acclaimed potential contenders like *Eddington* and *The Smashing Machine*, we're ranking the films and screenplays that absolutely deserved a golden statue nod but were left in the cold. Prepare for some strong opinions on who deserved better, from the gripping narratives of *28 Years Later* to the untold stories like *The Ugly Stepsister*.
