Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Sweeps Oscars 2024 with Seven Wins; Check Full List of Winners

Los Angeles: Christopher Nolan’s biographical epic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 96th Academy Awards, securing the coveted Best Picture award along with six other prestigious accolades.

Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of the enigmatic J. Robert Oppenheimer resonated with the Academy, earning him the Best Actor statuette. The film’s triumph continued with a Best Director win for Nolan himself, solidifying his place as a cinematic mastermind.

Robert Downey Jr. finally claimed his first Oscar for his captivating performance as Lewis Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, in the Best Supporting Actor category. Notably, he edged out Ryan Gosling, a perennial favourite, who was nominated for his role in “Barbie.”

Oppenheimer’s technical prowess was also recognized, garnering awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.

This landslide victory wasn’t entirely unexpected. Throughout awards season, “Oppenheimer” consistently emerged as the frontrunner, mirroring its success at the BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes. With a whopping 13 nominations, the film solidified its dominance from the very beginning.

Meanwhile, Emma Stone secured the Best Actress award for her phenomenal performance in “Poor Things,” marking her second Oscar win. Previously, she was recognized for her leading role in “La La Land,” where she co-starred alongside Ryan Gosling.

“Barbie,” despite critical and commercial acclaim, had a night of near misses. Both America Ferrera and Ryan Gosling, nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Actor respectively, went home empty-handed.

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, took place on March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Here is the complete list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards

Best picture
Oppenheimer

Best actor in a leading role
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Best actress in a leading role
Emma Stone, Poor Things

Best director
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Best supporting actor
Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer

Best supporting actress
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers

Best adapted screenplay
American Fiction

Best original screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall

Best animated featured film
The Boy and the Heron

Best animated short
War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko

Best international feature
The Zone of Interest, United Kingdom

Best documentary feature
20 Days in Mariupol

Best documentary short
The Last Repair Shop

Best original score
Oppenheimer

Best original song
What Was I Made For?, Barbie

Best sound
The Zone of Interest

Best production design
Poor Things

Best live action short
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Best Cinematography
Oppenheimer

Best makeup and hairstyling
Poor Things

Best costume design
Poor Things

Best visual effects
Godzilla Minus One

Best film editing
Oppenheimer