Overview
- The Academy named the Netflix–Sony animated musical a nominee for Best Animated Feature and recognized “Golden” in Best Original Song in Thursday’s 98th Oscars announcement.
- “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna as HUNTR/X, is credited to songwriters EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24 and Teddy Park.
- The film is Netflix’s most‑watched movie to date, while “Golden” logged weeks at No. 1 on Billboard charts and surpassed 1 billion YouTube views.
- Awards momentum includes wins for animated feature and original song at both the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice, plus multiple Grammy, Annie and PGA nominations.
- Competition includes Zootopia 2, Elio, Arco and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and the Oscars air March 15 with Conan O’Brien hosting, with discussions underway about a possible live “Golden” performance.