During this year’s Oscars, Al Pacino made a glaring error by prematurely announcing the Best Picture winner, reminiscent of the infamous La La Land/Moonlight mix-up in 2016. Pacino skipped over the nominees, directly declaring Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer as the winner, bypassing the usual protocol. Despite the blunder, Oppenheimer secured several awards, sparking online chatter with humorous reactions. One user quipped, “Al Pacino creating a Moonlight/La La Land moment while still reading the right name.
Master class.” The incident, although not as dramatic as the 2016 fiasco, added a memorable twist to the evening. The La La Land debacle, where the wrong envelope was handed to the announcer, remains a notable Oscars moment. Overall, Pacino’s mishap injected an unexpected moment into the ceremony, stirring up conversations among viewers.
