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The second half of 2023 was painted with the ‘Barbenheimer’ effect, with fans pitting the two moviesBarbieandOppenheimeragainst each other. While in box office numbers,Barbiehas emerged to be the clear winner, with $1.4 billion worldwide,Oppenheimeris dominating at the awards.
As the 2024 film awards season ensues, fans got to hear a recurring name, multiple times, be it at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, or Next Best Picture.Oppenheimerhas reportedly bagged an overwhelming number of awards with Cillian Murphy alone, flaunting a twenty-plus awards list. A post on social media recently highlighted the Irish actor’s triumph and presented a list of winsOppenheimerand Murphy won.
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Cillian Murphy’s greatest triumph comes withOppenheimer
A film that lists some of the greatest names of Hollywood, helmed byChristopher Nolan, presents the iconicRobert Downey Jr.in a supporting role, accompanied by a star-studded cast. Grossing $50 million shy of a billion, the critically acclaimedOppenheimeris proving itself at the premier red-carpet events of 2024.
Despite the grand cast involving RDJ, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Rami Malek, thePeaky Blindersstar has outshone them, becoming the most-named actor at the 2024 awards season. A post by Discussing Film on X reported that the 47-year-old actor has set his name to over 20 awards forOppenheimer,adding a list by Next Best Picture that shows Murphy’s name alongside awards in 21 categories, precisely.
Cillian Murphy has already won over 20 awards for his performance in ‘OPPENHEIMER’.
(Source:https://t.co/8kHqXgOwSn)pic.twitter.com/GUXrQWyucm
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)August 14, 2025
The recent 29th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica was a testament to the Christopher Nolan-led film’s dominance, winning eight awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor among others, and five major wins at the 80th Golden Globes with Best Drama, Best Original Score, Best Actor and Best Director and Best Supporting Male, held in LA. Likewise, the fans weren’t surprised yet enthralled by the news, markingCillian Murphyas a well-deserved winner. Not less, the fans hope for more to come.
Also read:“I kept on hearing that”: Christopher Nolan Used The Avengers to Convince Wife for Keeping His Oppenheimer Idea Alive After Initial Disagreement
Fans react to Cillian Murphy’s glory at the awards season
The post went viral on social media, deriving great attention from fans, undivided on Murphy’s success withOppenheimer.Elated by the actor’s triumph, the fans noted that this was just the beginning and that even an Oscar is definitely on the list. Here are some of the reactions:
Give him the Oscar alreadypic.twitter.com/3DMRzgSfwp
— Chombe🃏 (@Chombe1080)June 03, 2025
Still counting. It isn’t over until it’s over.😌
— Rikúdou Sénnin (@abudardapoet)July 16, 2025
He will add another 20 morepic.twitter.com/vx8g63WxVT
— Theill (@Theill_07)July 04, 2025
The man is on another level, to the point that, I don’t know if I’m to behave like the character in Oppenheimer or Peaky blinders
— ً (@Sparkcreatives_)August 11, 2025
He’s the greatest actor of the 21st century.
— Max (@tljawful)July 09, 2025
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographical,American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedyof J. Robert Oppenheimerby Kai Bird and Martin, the film revolves around the chronicles of theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, dubbed as the ‘father of the atomic bomb’. He led the Manhattan Project during WWII, which vaulted him to worldwide fame.Oppenheimeris available to rent on Prime Video.
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