Oscars: Full List of Winners for 2024!

Even before the Oscars, many had already started predicting what movie would win the best picture this year. Many had already predicted it to be Oppenheimer, as the movie took the internet and cinemas by storm right after its release. With close to no marketing needed, for many, the movie was one of the best cinema experiences that they have had so far. But the Oscars are more than just the best film, so here is the full list of the Oscar winners for 2024!

Best Picture

That’s right. We all guessed it. Oppenheimer featuring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt and all the other stars that we know and love took home the Best Picture award at Oscars 2024. The movie was an amazing production by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan which had people hooked to the screens for three straight hours!

Another major guess for this category was Barbie, which was produced by David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner. Although Barbie did not win the best picture, the movie did win the hearts of many in 2023 as pink became a popular colour following its launch. Some of the other movies that competed in the category include:

American Fiction produced by Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson, and Jermaine Johnson
Anatomy of a Fall produced by Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion
The Holdovers produced by Mark Johnson
Killers of the Flower Moon produced by Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese, and Daniel Lupi
Maestro by Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger
Past Lives by David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler
Poor Things by Andre Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone
The Zone of Interest by James Wilson

Best Actor & Actress in a Leading Role

With Oppenheimer taking the spot for Best Picture, it’s barely a surprise that Cillian Murphy won Best Actor in a Leading Role. Cillian has been gaining extra fame since his role in Oppenheimer. This, however, is not his first role garnering such popularity. Prior to this, Cillian has also been noted for his astonishing acting in Peaky Blinders.

To many people’s surprise, Emma Stone won the Best Actress for Poor Things. Although the movie just came out, Emma Stone has been an actress loved by many in all her previous roles as well.

Best Feature Films

There were three different categories under feature films. So here are the winners. The Boy and the Heron won the place for Best Animated Feature Film. Again, this is no surprise as everyone likes anything by Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki!

20 Days in Mariupol won the Best Documentary Film while The Zone of Interest won the Best International Film.

Best Short Film

The Best Short Film Category also had three sub-categories. The winner of Best Animated Short Film at the Oscars was War Is Over! This short film was inspired by the Music of John & Yoko.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar won the Best Live-Action Short Film. This film was directed by the popular Wes Anderson and Steven Rales. The Last Repair by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.

Best Cinematography, Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling

Best Cinematography was yet another Oscar category that Oppenheimer managed to win! In competition were movies such as Maestro and Poor Things. When it came to Best Costume Design as well as Best Makeup and Hairstyling Poor Things took first place.

Best Original Song

The Oscar for Best Original Song went to ‘What Was I Made For?’ by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell. The song was featured in the Barbie Movie, and became a popular hit alongside ‘I’m Just Ken’. If you watched the Oscars, you might have also caught the moment when Billie Eilish met Ariana Grande, who attended in a beautiful pink gown!

Best Original Score, Production Design, Film Editing, Sound & Visual Effects

The Oscar for Best Original Score and Best Film Editing also went to Oppenheimer. The movie appears to have made an impact since its release, winning more Oscars than any other nominees. The Best Production Design went to Poor Things, while Best Sound went to The Zone of Interest. The last Oscar category to be announced was the Best Visual Effects. This category was won by Godzilla: Minus One!

Saudi Arabia has replaced the CEO of its NEOM mega-city project. Nadhmi al-Nasr, who led the project since 2018, is stepping down, and Aiman al-Mudaifer, a top official at the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), is stepping in as interim CEO.

Why the Leadership Change at NEOM?

This leadership change comes at a time when the NEOM project faces growing challenges. The timing raises many questions: What’s behind the change? And what does it mean for the future of this huge development?

NEOM is a massive project, designed to span 170 kilometers and include new ideas like twin skyscrapers, a ski resort, and the bold horizontal city, The Line. However, since its launch, many have questioned whether the project will meet its goals. There’s concern that delays could prevent the city from taking shape as planned.

What Does This Change Mean for NEOM?

According to a statement from NEOM, the leadership shift is part of the company’s effort to enter a “new phase of delivery.” Al-Mudaifer, who has worked at PIF since 2018, has experience in real estate development and knows the ins and outs of the NEOM project. He’s now tasked with making sure things stay on track. But can he handle the pressure and fix the delays? Only time will tell.

Challenges Facing NEOM

NEOM has already faced a few problems. One of the biggest issues is The Line. Originally, this centerpiece of the project was supposed to stretch 170 kilometers by 2030. However, reports now say that only 2.4 kilometers will be done by the end of the decade. This raises doubts about whether the project can meet its size and population targets. Earlier plans had expected a population of over one million in The Line by 2030. But now, new reports, including from Bloomberg, suggest that only 300,000 people might live there by then.

Sindalah Island: A First Step Forward

Despite these challenges, NEOM has already opened its first major development: Sindalah Island. This luxury island features a marina, hotels, and retail spaces, aiming to attract tourists. Sindalah Island will serve as an important test for NEOM’s future. If it succeeds, it could help set the tone for future developments and show that NEOM can make its ideas a reality.

Moving Forward with NEOM

Even with the setbacks, Saudi Arabia continues to push forward with NEOM’s plan. The city still includes other major developments, like Oxagon, Trojena, and Magna, which all aim to create a modern, balanced future. However, the question remains: Can NEOM meet its goals and become the city it’s promised to be?

Al-Mudaifer’s appointment marks a fresh start for NEOM. While challenges remain, this leadership change could be exactly what’s needed to keep things moving forward. The world will be watching to see how the project progresses in the coming years.