The 96th Academy Awards, held in March 2024, were a night of both expected triumphs and surprising upsets. Here's a closer look at the winners across major and some interesting categories 

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The night belonged to Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," a film that dominated the top categories. The historical drama took home the coveted award for Best Picture, solidifying Nolan's place as a filmmaking powerhouse.  

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Best Picture: "Oppenheimer"

The historical drama took home the coveted award for Best Picture, solidifying Nolan's place as a filmmaking powerhouse 

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 Best Director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"

Nolan himself won Best Director, further cementing his creative vision for the film.  

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Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer"

Cillian Murphy delivered a powerful performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer, securing him the Best Actor award.  

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Best Actress: Emma Stone, "Poor Things" (Upset over favorites)

there was a major surprise in the Best Actress race. Emma Stone, critically acclaimed for her role in "Poor Things,"

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 Best Supporting Actress: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"

Da'Vine Joy Randolph brought home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "The Holdovers. 

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 Best Supporting Actor:  Robert Downey Jr., "Oppenheimer"

Robert Downey Jr. made a successful comeback with a Best Supporting Actor win for his role in "Oppenheimer," 

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Beyond the major awards, the ceremony acknowledged excellence in storytelling. "Anatomy of a Fall," penned by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, won Best Original Screenplay. 

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The animated feature category saw "The Boy and the Heron," a collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, take home the award 

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