The film nominees for the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards were recently announced by The Critics Choice Association, with Oscar-winner filmmaker Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story,' and Belfast emerging as the leading nominees for the upcoming ceremony. Spielberg's 'West Side Story,' and 'Belfast' lead the nominations with 11 awards each under their belt, and Timothee Chalamet starrer 'Dune' and 'The Power of the Dog' followed in second place with 10 nominations, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

'West Side Story,' and 'Belfast' both have earned nominations in the categories of the best picture, best-supporting actor (female), best young actors (both male and female), best director and best original screenplay categories, best cinematography, best production design and more. Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Don't Look Up', 'Dune' and 'The Power of the Dog' have also earned the nomination in the best picture category.