Dune: Part Two” and “Wicked” are among last year’s blockbusters that will compete for film’s top prize when the Academy Awards are held on March 2.

With the Academy Awards set for March 2, several films are vying for the coveted best picture accolade. Among the contenders are big box-office performers such as Dune: Part Two, which has grossed $283 million domestically and $715 million worldwide,

The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on Jan. 23. Here’s a roundup of the films contending for Best Picture, as covered by The Wall Street Journal’s critics. The term “screwball comedy” is a bit misleading.