Hi, “Oppenheimer.” When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion, “Barbie” — at an election-year Oscars that could turn into a coronation for Christopher Nolan.

It was the triumph return following challenging Covid restrictions and their fall-out, as the 81st annual Golden Globes celebrated a resurgent enthusiasm for big-screen experiences.