The Oscars 2024 brought a night of glitz, glamour, and historic wins at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, the ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence across genres.
Oppenheimer Dominates Oscars 2024
The film Oppenheimer emerged as the biggest winner of the night, bagging seven prestigious awards, including:
- Best Picture
- Best Director – Christopher Nolan
- Best Actor – Cillian Murphy
- Best Film Editing
- Best Cinematography
- Best Score
- Best Supporting Actor – Robert Downey Jr.
Cillian Murphy, who portrayed the lead role in Oppenheimer, continued his winning streak, having previously received accolades at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards.
Notable Wins in Various Categories
Several films stood out in different categories:
- Best Actress: Emma Stone for Poor Things
- Best International Feature: The Zone of Interest
- Best Animated Feature: The Boy and the Heron
- Best Original Screenplay: Anatomy of a Fall
- Best Adapted Screenplay: American Fiction
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
- Best Visual Effects: Godzilla Minus One
India’s Entry Fails to Make the Cut
India’s official entry, the Malayalam film Everyone is a Hero (2023), did not make it to the final shortlist in the International Feature Film category, despite high hopes and national support.
Oscars 2024 Winners List: Winners in Technical Categories
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Poor Things
- Best Production Design: Poor Things
- Best Costume Design: Poor Things
- Best Sound: The Zone of Interest
- Best Documentary (Feature): 20 Days in Mariupol
- Best Documentary (Short Subject): The Last Repair Shop
- Best Short Film (Live Action): The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
- Best Animated Short: War Is Over!
- Best Song: What Was I Made For? from Barbie
FAQs About Oscars 2024
Q: Who won Best Picture at the Oscars 2024?
A: Oppenheimer won Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards.
Q: How many awards did Oppenheimer win at the Oscars 2024?
A: Oppenheimer won seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.
Q: Which film won the Best Animated Feature?
A: The Boy and the Heron won Best Animated Feature.
Q: Did any Indian film win an Oscar in 2024?
A: No, the Malayalam film Everyone is a Hero did not make it to the final list of nominees.
Also Read: Golden Globe Awards 2024: Complete List of Winners