‘The Boy and the Heron’ Takes Home Best Animated Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth (C) and American actress Anya Taylor-Joy (R) present the award for Best Animated Feature Film for "The Boy and the Heron" onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 10, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki clinched his second Oscar on Sunday for his semi-autobiographical masterpiece, “The Boy and the Heron.”

The film, a captivating fantasy narrative following a young boy’s journey through grief, resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.