Steven Spielberg says 'The Dark Knight' could have been nominated for Best Picture at Oscars

Director Steven Spielberg told Deadline that Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" could get another Oscar nomination.

The filmmaker commented on the fact that "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Top Gun: Maverick" were blockbusters nominated for Best Picture.

"I'm really encouraged by that. It came late for the film that should have been nominated a number of years ago, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight," Spielberg continued. That film "would have definitely garnered a Best Picture nomination today" Spielberg said.

"The Dark Knight" was nominated for five Academy Award categories. Heath Ledger posthumously won the award for Best Supporting Actor.