Oscar Winners List – Updating Live On Hollywood’s Biggest Night

In a grand culmination of this awards season, Oppenheimer has clinched the Best Picture award at the 96th Oscars, held at the iconic Dolby Theater in Hollywood. A moment of triumph and celebration for all involved. The film’s exceptional journey this awards season reached its zenith as it clinched the Best Picture win, a testament to its monumental impact and storytelling prowess. Producers Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan stepped up to accept the prestigious prize, marking a crowning achievement for the team behind this cinematic masterpiece.

Christopher Nolan was also honored with the Best Director award, further solidifying Oppenheimer’s dominance at this year’s Oscars with a total of seven statuettes. Nolan’s depiction of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the monumental Manhattan Project has been a critical and commercial juggernaut, leading the charge as the frontrunner for numerous categories throughout the evening.

The ceremony kicked off with a touching moment as Da’Vine Joy Randolph secured the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in The Holdovers, a win celebrated by many following her successful run this awards season. Randolph’s emotional acceptance speech, paying tribute to her mother and those who have guided her, was a poignant highlight of the evening.

Robert Downey Jr. emerged as the victor in the Supporting Actor category for his role in Universal’s Oppenheimer. Addressing the audience with humility and a touch of revelation, Downey Jr. shared, “Here’s my little secret: I needed this job more than it needed me.” This win marks his first Academy Award, a long-awaited recognition following nominations for his roles in Tropic Thunder and Chaplin. Downey Jr.’s victory tonight is not just a testament to his enduring talent but also a deeply personal triumph in his illustrious career.

In a remarkable win that underscored the film’s narrative depth, Cillian Murphy received the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal in Oppenheimer. His victory, previously foreshadowed by wins at both the SAG and BAFTA Film Awards, marked his first Oscar nomination and win. Murphy dedicated his win to “all the peacemakers,” reflecting on the profound impact of Oppenheimer’s creation on the world today.

The evening also saw Emma Stone take home the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Poor Things, stunning audiences and fans alike by edging out Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone. Stone’s win added another layer of surprise to an already thrilling night, especially following the buzz created by her response to a joke earlier in the ceremony.

Oppenheimer’s acclaim didn’t stop there, as Jennifer Lame won for Film Editing, and Hoyte van Hoytema took home the award for Cinematography, both recognized for their exceptional contributions to the film’s success. Additionally, Ludwig Göransson was celebrated for his Best Score, underscoring the film’s auditory brilliance.

In the category of Best Song, siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell triumphed with their heartfelt ballad “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, marking their second Oscar win in this category in just four years. Their win highlights the enduring talent of the duo, while Diane Warren, despite her remarkable contributions to music, awaited her first win in the category after 15 nominations.

The Best Documentary Feature was awarded to 20 Days in Mariupol, a poignant and harrowing account of the initial days of Russia’s invasion of Mariupol, Ukraine, by Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner, and Raney Aronson-Rath. The film offers a gripping first-person perspective, showcasing the bravery and journalistic integrity of Chernov and his colleagues.

In the category of Best Original Screenplay, Cord Jefferson was honored for American Fiction. Jefferson, already acclaimed for his Emmy-winning work on HBO’s Watchmen, shared with Deadline his unique journey to writing the screenplay, sparked by a book review that led him to Percival Everett’s novel Erasure, a discovery that instantly captured his imagination and creative spirit.

Anatomy of a Fall took home the Best Adapted Screenplay award, a significant win for French filmmaker Justine Triet, marking her as the third woman to ever win the Cannes Palme d’Or. The film, co-written with Arthur Harari, has already garnered critical acclaim, including screenplay accolades at the Gotham Awards and France’s Césars.

The Animated Feature category brought the evening’s first major surprise with Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron overtaking Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse for the top honor. Miyazaki’s film ended an 18-year streak of US-funded productions winning Best Animated Film at the BAFTAs, highlighting a significant shift in the industry and celebrating the enduring impact of Miyazaki’s storytelling prowess.

For Best Animated Short, the award went to War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko, an anti-war film that resonates with its powerful message and artistic execution.

Adding to the night’s surprises, Poor Things emerged as a standout in the Makeup & Hairstyling category, overtaking the expected winner Maestro and others, leading to its remarkable achievement in also winning for Production Design and Costume Design. This series of wins not only marked Poor Things as the evening’s first film to secure multiple awards but also highlighted its unique artistic vision, making it the night’s first triple crown winner.

Adding to the evening’s list of winners, The UK’s The Zone of Interest took home the award for International Feature Film. Directed by Jonathan Glazer, this historical drama has captivated audiences and critics alike since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. This win marks a significant milestone for Glazer, celebrated for his visionary work, securing his first Oscar and distinguishing The Zone of Interest as his most acclaimed film since the enigmatic Under The Skin in 2013.

In another nod to international cinema’s impact on this year’s awards, Japan’s Godzilla Minus One, a production of Toho International, clinched the Oscar for Visual Effects. This victory highlights the global film community’s creativity and technological advances, underscoring the Academy’s appreciation for diverse storytelling and innovation in filmmaking.

Winners List:

Best Picture
Oppenheimer
Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan, Producers

Actress in a Leading Role
Emma Stone
Poor Things

Directing
Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan

Actor in a Leading Role
Cillian Murphy
Oppenheimer

Music (Original Song)

“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

Music (Original Score)
Oppenheimer
Ludwig Göransson

Sound
The Zone of Interest
Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn

Live Action Short Film
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Wes Anderson and Steven Rales

Cinematography
Oppenheimer
Hoyte van Hoytema

Documentary Feature Film
20 Days in Mariupol
Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath

Documentary Short Film
The Last Repair Shop
Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers

Film Editing
Oppenheimer
Jennifer Lame

Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima

Actor in a Supporting Role
Robert Downey Jr.
Oppenheimer

International Feature Film
The Zone of Interest (UK)

Costume Design
Poor Things
Holly Waddington

Production Design
Poor Things
Production Design: James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek

Makeup and Hairstyling
Poor Things
Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
American Fiction
Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Anatomy of a Fall
Screenplay – Justine Triet and Arthur Harari

Animated Feature Film
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki

Animated Short Film
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko
Dave Mullins and Brad Booker

Actress in a Supporting Role
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
The Holdovers