Oscars 2024 Winners & Nominees: 'Oppenheimer' Triumphs with Seven Awards

The 96th Annual Academy Awards took place on March 10, 2024, unveiling a night of triumphs and surprises. The much-anticipated event celebrated outstanding achievements in the film industry, with 'Oppenheimer' emerging as the big winner, securing the coveted Best Picture award and a total of seven accolades.

Oppenheimer's Triumph

'Oppenheimer' stole the spotlight, winning Best Picture and earning accolades for Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), and Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.). The film also secured victories in the technical categories, including Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing.

Unexpected Wins

In a surprising turn of events, Emma Stone took home the Best Actress award for her role in 'Poor Things.' The film also claimed victories in three crafts categories, including Best Costume Design, Production Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling.

Other Standout Performances

Da'Vine Joy Randolph was honored with the Best Supporting Actress award for her outstanding performance in 'The Holdovers.' Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki's 'The Boy and the Heron' was named Best Animated Feature, while Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest' secured the Oscar for Best International Feature. '20 Days in Mariupol' clinched the award for Best Documentary.

Notable Achievements

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell received the Oscar for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie.' Justine Triet and Arthur Harari won Best Original Screenplay for 'Anatomy of a Fall,' while Cord Jefferson earned the accolade for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'American Fiction.'

Nominations and Leading Contenders

Leading up to the ceremony, 'Oppenheimer' led the pack with 13 nominations, followed closely by 'Poor Things' with 11, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' with 10, and 'Barbie' with eight. The star-studded event took place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, with Jimmy Kimmel returning as the host for his fourth stint.

Full List of Winners

Best Picture:

'Oppenheimer' (Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan, Producers) - Winner

Best Director:

Christopher Nolan for 'Oppenheimer' - Winner

Best Actor in a Leading Role:

Cillian Murphy for 'Oppenheimer' - Winner

Best Actress in a Leading Role:

Emma Stone for 'Poor Things' - Winner

Best Supporting Actor:

Robert Downey Jr. for 'Oppenheimer' - Winner

Best Supporting Actress:

Da'Vine Joy Randolph for 'The Holdovers' - Winner

Best Animated Feature:

'The Boy and the Heron' (Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki) - Winner

Best International Feature Film:

'The Zone of Interest' (United Kingdom) - Winner

Best Original Song:

"What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie' (Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell) - Winner

Best Original Score:

'Oppenheimer' (Ludwig Göransson) - Winner

Best Production Design:

'Poor Things' (James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek) - Winner

Best Film Editing:

'Oppenheimer' (Jennifer Lame) - Winner

Best Documentary Feature Film:

'20 Days in Mariupol' (Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner, and Raney Aronson-Rath) - Winner

Best Adapted Screenplay:

'American Fiction' (Written for the screen by Cord Jefferson) - Winner

Best Original Screenplay:

'Anatomy of a Fall' (Screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari) - Winner

Best Costume Design:

'Poor Things' (Holly Waddington) - Winner

Best Makeup and Hairstyling:

'Poor Things' (Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, and Josh Weston) - Winner

Best Sound:

'The Zone of Interest' (Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn) - Winner

Best Visual Effects:

'Godzilla: Minus One' (Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima) - Winner

Full List of Nominees

Best Picture Nominees:

The Best Picture category showcased a diverse array of outstanding films, each vying for the coveted Oscar:

"American Fiction"
"Anatomy of a Fall"
"Barbie"
"The Holdovers"
"Killers of the Flower Moon"
"Maestro"
"Oppenheimer" (Winner)
"Past Lives"
"Poor Things"
"The Zone of Interest"

Best Actor Nominees:

The competition for Best Actor featured exceptional performances from:

Bradley Cooper, "Maestro"
Colman Domingo, "Rustin"
Paul Giamatti, "The Holdovers"
Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer" (Winner)
Jeffrey Wright, "American Fiction"

Best Actress Nominees:

The Best Actress category celebrated remarkable talents, including:

Annette Bening, "Nyad"
Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Sandra Hüller, "Anatomy of a Fall"
Carey Mulligan, "Maestro"
Emma Stone, "Poor Things" (Winner)

Best Supporting Actor Nominees:

Outstanding supporting performances were recognized among:

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"

Best Supporting Actress Nominees:

The Best Supporting Actress contenders included:

Emily Blunt, "Oppenheimer"
Danielle Brooks, "The Color Purple"
America Ferrera, "Barbie"
Jodie Foster, "Nyad"
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers" (Winner)

Best Director Nominees:

Acknowledging exceptional directing skills, the Best Director nominees were:

Jonathan Glazer, "The Zone of Interest"
Yorgos Lanthimos, "Poor Things"
Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer" (Winner)
Martin Scorsese, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Justine Triet, "Anatomy of a Fall"

Best International Feature Film Nominees:

The global cinema landscape was celebrated with nominations for:

"Io Capitano," Italy
"Perfect Days," Japan
"Society of the Snow," Spain
"The Teachers' Lounge," Germany
"The Zone of Interest," United Kingdom (Winner)

Best Animated Feature Film Nominees:

The animation category featured creativity from:

"The Boy and the Heron" (Winner)
"Elemental"
"Nimona"
"Robot Dreams"
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees:

Exceptional storytelling was recognized in the Best Adapted Screenplay category:

"American Fiction" (Winner)
"Barbie"
"Oppenheimer"
"Poor Things"
"The Zone of Interest"

Best Original Screenplay Nominees:

In the Best Original Screenplay category, the contenders were:

"Anatomy of a Fall" (Winner)
"The Holdovers"
"Maestro"
"May December"
"Past Lives"

Visual and Technical Categories

Best Visual Effects Nominees:

"The Creator"
"Godzilla Minus One" (Winner)
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One"
"Napoleon"

Best Original Score Nominees:

"American Fiction"
"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"
"Killers of the Flower Moon"
"Oppenheimer" (Winner)
"Poor Things"

Best Original Song Nominees:

"It Never Went Away" from "American Symphony"
"I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie"
"What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" (Winner)
"The Fire Inside" from "Flamin' Hot"
"Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)" from "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Best Documentary Feature Film Nominees:

"20 Days in Mariupol" (Winner)
"Bobi Wine: The People's President"
"The Eternal Memory"
"Four Daughters"
"To Kill a Tiger"

Best Cinematography Nominees:

"El Conde"
"Killers of the Flower Moon"
"Maestro"
"Oppenheimer" (Winner)
"Poor Things"

Best Costume Design Nominees:

"Barbie"
"Killers of the Flower Moon"
"Napoleon"
"Oppenheimer"
"Poor Things" (Winner)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling Nominees:

"Golda"
"Maestro"
"Oppenheimer"
"Poor Things" (Winner)
"Society of the Snow"

The 96th Oscars were a night to remember, showcasing the diverse talent and creativity within the film industry.