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Julianne Moore and John Malkovich won top acting Oscars
The Odyssey also swept score and Adapted Screenplay honors.
The 2027 Academy Awards concluded on Sunday with a surprising array of winners. Julianne Moore captured best Actress while John Malkovich took best Actor. The fantasy epic the Odyssey emerged as a major winner, securing both best Original Score and best Adapted Screenplay. The results contrasted with pre ceremony expectations.
The Odyssey's score outperformed scores from Dune: Part Three, Disclosure Day and the Black Ball to earn best Original Score. Its Screenplay adaptation also beat the Black Ball, the Invite and Wildwood for best Adapted Screenplay. Visual Effects honors went to Dune: Part Three, which prevailed over Project Hail Mary, the Odyssey and Godzilla Minus Zero.
In The supporting categories, Anne Hathaway received best Supporting Actress, defeating Penélope Cruz, Mariana di Girolamo and Zendaya. Paul Giamatti was named best Supporting Actor, prevailing over Robert Pattinson, Miles Teller and Michael Fassbender. Both winners were praised for their roles in films not listed among the leading nominees. Their victories added depth to a night dominated by headline names.
Christopher Nolan was awarded best Director, surpassing Denis Villeneuve, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Martin McDonagh. The Debut won best Original Screenplay, edging out Wild Horse Nine, Obsession and Elsinore.
The ceremony took place on Sunday, 14 march, and the winners were announced live. The awards reflected a mix of blockbuster spectacles and intimate dramas.
Analysis
The Odyssey's dual victories in score and Adapted Screenplay suggest that genre films can achieve critical recognition beyond Visual Effects, potentially encouraging studios to invest more in musical and narrative craftsmanship for epic productions.
The acting awards for Julianne Moore and John Malkovich underscore a continued appreciation for veteran performers, indicating that age and experience remain valuable assets in an industry often focused on youth and novelty.
Christopher Nolan's best Director win alongside the success of the Debut for Original Screenplay demonstrates the Academy's willingness to honor both established auteurs and fresh writing voices, hinting at a balance between commercial reliability and artistic innovation.
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