The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The big winner of the night was Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who played a pivotal role in the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb. The film dominated the ceremony, taking home a total of awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of Oppenheimer.

Oppenheimer’s critical reception was strong, with many praising Nolan’s direction, the film’s visuals, and Murphy’s performance. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $500 million worldwide.

Here’s a breakdown of some other awards of the night:

• Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh for her performance in the science fiction action comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, was a surprise Oscar favorite, taking home five awards in total, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
• Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan, also for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• Best Supporting Actress: Jamie Lee Curtis, again for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Everything Everywhere All at Once became the first film since The Silence of the Lambs in 1991 to win acting awards in all four categories.
• Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• Best Original Screenplay: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Samuel D. Hunter for The Whale, based on his own play of the same name.
• Best Animated Feature: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. This stop-motion musical fantasy film was praised for its animation, its dark and complex take on the classic story, and its performances, including the voice acting of Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, and Cate Blanchett.
• Best International Feature: Close, a psychological thriller from Belgium directed by Lukas Dhont.

The ceremony was hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes.

The Academy Awards are one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the film industry. They are given out annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence in filmmaking. The awards ceremony is often referred to as the “Oscars” after the statuette that is given to winners.

This year’s ceremony was a night of surprises, with both established and up-and-coming filmmakers taking home awards. It was also a night of diversity, with wins for films from a variety of genres and countries.