In a night filled with surprises and celebrations, the 96th Annual Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, showcasing the best of cinema from the past year. Among the highlights of the evening, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer emerged as the frontrunner, clinching seven prestigious awards, including the coveted Best Picture accolade.
And The Bear did not win. Because it was not nominated!
Directed by Nolan, Oppenheimer captivated audiences and critics alike with its compelling narrative and masterful execution. The film’s triumph extended beyond the Best Picture category, as Christopher Nolan was honored with the award for Best Director, while Cillian Murphy claimed the title of Best Actor for his remarkable performance. Robert Downey Jr. also secured the award for Best Supporting Actor, solidifying the film’s dominance in the acting categories.
In addition to its stellar performances, Oppenheimer garnered recognition for its technical brilliance, winning awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing, reaffirming its status as a cinematic masterpiece of the year.
However, the evening held surprises beyond Oppenheimer’s sweeping success. Emma Stone stunned audiences by clinching the award for Best Actress for her role in Poor Things. Stone’s portrayal captivated the Academy, earning her the prestigious honor, despite stiff competition from perceived frontrunner Lily Gladstone, renowned for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon.
Poor Things also shone in the crafts categories, securing wins for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, adding to its triumph at the Oscars.
The ceremony witnessed other notable victories, including Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s win for Best Supporting Actress in The Holdovers. Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki’s The Boy and the Heron” being named Best Animated Feature. Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest” claimed the Oscar for Best International Feature. At the same time 20 Days in Mariupol received the award for Best Documentary.
Musical talents were also celebrated at the event, with Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell winning the Oscar for Best Original Song for their contribution to Barbie.
The screenplay categories showcased exceptional talent, with Justine Triet and Arthur Harari winning Best Original Screenplay for Anatomy of a Fall, and Cord Jefferson securing the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for American Fiction.
Leading the nominations, Oppenheimer entered the ceremony with 13 nods, closely followed by Poor Things with 11, Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10, and Barbie with eight nominations.
The star-studded event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, captivated audiences worldwide and underscored the resilience and creativity of the film industry despite challenges.
In a moment that echoed beyond the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, a Free Palestine march advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza disrupted traffic in Los Angeles on Sunday, drawing attention to urgent global issues.
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See a full list of winners below:
Best Picture
- “American Fiction,” Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson and Jermaine Johnson, producers
- “Anatomy of a Fall,” Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, producers
- “Barbie,” David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, producers
- “The Holdovers,” Mark Johnson, producer
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi, producers
- “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger, producers
- “Oppenheimer,” Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan, producers (WINNER)
- “Past Lives,” David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, producers
- “Poor Things,” Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, producers
- “The Zone of Interest,” James Wilson, producer
Best Director
- Justine Triet — “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Martin Scorsese — “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Christopher Nolan — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER)
- Yorgos Lanthimos — “Poor Things”
- Jonathan Glazer — “The Zone of Interest”
Actor in a Leading Role
- Bradley Cooper — “Maestro”
- Colman Domingo — “Rustin”
- Paul Giamatti — “The Holdovers”
- Cillian Murphy — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER)
- Jeffrey Wright — “American Fiction”
Actress in a Leading Role
- Annette Bening — “Nyad”
- Lily Gladstone — “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Sandra Hüller — “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Carey Mulligan — “Maestro”
- Emma Stone — “Poor Things” (WINNER)
Actor in a Supporting Role
- Sterling K. Brown — “American Fiction”
- Robert De Niro – “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Robert Downey Jr. — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER)
- Ryan Gosling — “Barbie”
- Mark Ruffalo — “Poor Things”
Actress in a Supporting Role
- Emily Blunt — “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks — “The Color Purple”
- America Ferrera – “Barbie”
- Jodie Foster — “Nyad”
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph — “The Holdovers” (WINNER)
Adapted Screenplay
- “American Fiction,” written for the screen by Cord Jefferson (WINNER)
- “Barbie,” written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
- “Oppenheimer,” written for the screen by Christopher Nolan
- “Poor Things,” screenplay by Tony McNamara
- “The Zone of Interest,” written by Jonathan Glazer
Original Screenplay
- “Anatomy of a Fall,” screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari (WINNER)
- “The Holdovers,” written by David Hemingson
- “Maestro,” written by Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer
- “May December,” screenplay by Samy Burch; story by Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik
- “Past Lives,” written by Celine Song
Cinematography
- “El Conde” – Edward Lachman
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Rodrigo Prieto
- “Maestro” – Matthew Libatique
- “Oppenheimer” – Hoyte van Hoytema (WINNER)
- “Poor Things” – Robbie Ryan
Original Song
- “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot,” music and lyric by Diane Warren
- “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie,” music and lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
- “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony,” music and lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson
- “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon,” music and lyric by Scott George
- “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (WINNER)
Costume Design
- “Barbie” – Jacqueline Durran
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Jacqueline West
- “Napoleon” – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
- “Oppenheimer” – Ellen Mirojnick
- “Poor Things” – Holly Waddington (WINNER)
Sound
- “The Creator,” Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
- “Maestro,” Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
- “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
- “Oppenheimer,” Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo and Kevin O’Connell
- “The Zone of Interest,” Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn (WINNER)
Original Score
- “American Fiction” – Laura Karpman
- “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” John Williams
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Robbie Robertson
- “Oppenheimer” – Ludwig Göransson (WINNER)
- “Poor Things” – Jerskin Fendrix
Live Action Short Film
- “The After,” Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham
- “Invincible,” Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron
- “Knight of Fortune,” Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk
- “Red, White and Blue,” Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane
- “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” Wes Anderson and Steven Rales (WINNER)
Animated Short Film
- “Letter to a Pig,” Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter
- “Ninety-Five Senses,” Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess
- “Our Uniform,” Yegane Moghaddam
- “Pachyderme,” Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius
- “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,” Dave Mullins and Brad Booker (WINNER)
Documentary Feature Film
- “Bobi Wine: The People’s President,” Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp and John Battsek
- “The Eternal Memory”
- “Four Daughters,” Kaouther Ben Hania and Nadim Cheikhrouha
- “To Kill a Tiger,” Nisha Pahuja, Cornelia Principe and David Oppenheim
- “20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath (WINNER)
Documentary Short Film
- “The ABCs of Book Banning,” Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic
- “The Barber of Little Rock,” John Hoffman and Christine Turner
- “Island in Between,” S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien
- “The Last Repair Shop,” Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers (WINNER)
- “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó,” Sean Wang and Sam Davis
International Feature Film
- “Io Capitano” (Italy)
- “Perfect Days” (Japan)
- “Society of the Snow” (Spain)
- “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany)
- “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom) (WINNER)
Animated Feature Film
- “The Boy and the Heron,” Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki (WINNER)
- “Elemental,” Peter Sohn and Denise Ream
- “Nimona,” Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary
- “Robot Dreams,” Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia Díaz
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal
Makeup and Hairstyling
- “Golda,” Karen Hartley Thomas, Suzi Battersby and Ashra Kelly-Blue
- “Maestro,” Kazu Hiro, Kay Georgiou and Lori McCoy-Bell
- “Oppenheimer,” Luisa Abel
- “Poor Things,” Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston (WINNER)
- “Society of the Snow,” Ana López-Puigcerver, David Martí and Montse Ribé
Production Design
- “Barbie,” production design: Sarah Greenwood; set decoration: Katie Spencer
- “Killers of the Flower Moon,” production design: Jack Fisk; set decoration: Adam Willis
- “Napoleon,” production design: Arthur Max; set decoration: Elli Griff
- “Oppenheimer,” production design: Ruth De Jong; set decoration: Claire Kaufman
- “Poor Things,” production design: James Price and Shona Heath; set decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek (WINNER)
Film Editing
- “Anatomy of a Fall” – Laurent Sénéchal
- “The Holdovers” – Kevin Tent
- “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Thelma Schoonmaker
- “Oppenheimer” – Jennifer Lame (WINNER)
- “Poor Things” – Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Visual Effects
- “The Creator,” Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould
- “Godzilla Minus One,” Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima (WINNER)
- “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek
- “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould
- “Napoleon,” Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould
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