Create an image of a gold-plated bronze statuette, 13.5 inches tall and weighing 8.5 pounds, in the shape of a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes, representing the original branches of the Academy, against a backdrop of a cinematic film strip or a movie camera, symbolizing excellence in cinematic achievements, with the text "Academy Award for Best Picture" or "Oscar for Best Picture" in a elegant font.
Best performance by an actor in a leading role
excellence in film
excellence in television
Best motion picture of the year
excellence in cinematic achievements
excellence in children's media
excellence in games
excellence in video games
Best achievement in art direction in film
Best production design in film
recognition of new talent in acting
outstanding board and card games
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won all 11 Oscars it was nominated for, including Best Picture
La La Land received a mistaken announcement as Best Picture in 2017
Parasite was the first non-English language film to win Best Picture
Katharine Hepburn holds the most acting Oscars
Meryl Streep has the most acting nominations
Walt Disney holds the most Academy Awards
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won all its nominations
to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy
recognize significant achievements in science and technology in filmmaking
to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy
recognize individual and team athletic achievement and other sports-related performance
recognize outstanding contributions to the theatre
recognize exceptional achievements not covered by regular Academy Award categories
recognize significant achievements in scientific and technical areas of filmmaking
recognize innovation in independent games