Disney dominates the Fantasy Art Direction category with a single film, Ad Astra, not produced by the Mouse House. They show up with three titles in the animation category as well, but nowhere else. A lot of the expected competitors are here with Ford v Ferrari and Joker a bit surprising and the absence of films like Little Women, Downton Abbey, and Dolemite Is My Name a bit shocking.

The Nominations

Best Period Art Direction

1917
Ford v Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Best Fantasy Art Direction

Ad Astra
Aladdin
Avengers: Endgame
Dumbo
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Best Contemporary Art Direction

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Knives Out
Parasite
Us

Best Animation Art Direction

Abominable
Frozen II
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
The Lion King
Toy Story 4

Art Directors Guild Data

Year Founded: 1937
First Awards: 1996 (24)