A couple of less than expected results. While Parasite was predictable, and Once Upon a Time… wasn’t exactly expected, but also wasn’t shocking, the Avengers: Endgame selection was a bit of a surprise considering what went into the other films. This might suggest that the race is between Once and Parasite at the Oscars.

The Awards

Best Period Art Direction

Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (Tripp, Thomas, RU:Wesley)

Best Fantasy Art Direction

Avengers: Endgame

Best Contemporary Art Direction

Parasite (Wesley, Peter, Tripp, Thomas)

Best Animation Art Direction

Toy Story 4 (Thomas, RU:Tripp)

Art Directors Guild Data

Year Founded: 1937
First Awards: 1996 (24)