‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’:
9 Oscar nominations, 4 wins
Posted: October 2026
List of Oscar nominations for “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982). “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” received 9 Academy Award nominations and won 4. Below are the nominees and respective winners. Sources: Oscars.org, Internet Movie Database
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy (Best Picture) — lost to Gandhi (Richard Attenborough)
Steven Spielberg (Best Director) — lost to Richard Attenborough (Gandhi)
Melissa Mathison (Best Original Screenplay) — lost to John Briley (Gandhi)
Allen Daviau (Best Cinematography) — lost to Billy Williams, Ronnie Taylor (Gandhi)
Carol Littleton (Best Editing) — lost to John Bloom (Gandhi)
WON: John Williams (Best Original Score)
WON: Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo, Gene S. Cantamessa (Best Sound)
WON: Charles L. Campbell, Ben Burtt (Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing)
WON: Carlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth Smith (Best Effects, Visual Effects)
