Has a Marvel actor ever won an Oscar for a Marvel Studios movie?

Marvel Studios has built one of the most successful franchises in movie history, but has a Marvel actor ever taken home an Oscar for an MCU movie?

Since the debut of Iron Man in 2008, Marvel Studios has become one of the most successful and established movie franchises in history, known for producing blockbuster films that have captured the hearts of audiences around the world.

One of the keys to Marvel’s success has been its commitment to world-building and continuity. Each film adds to a larger narrative, and characters and storylines are woven together in increasingly complex and satisfying ways.

Fans have eagerly anticipated each new release, and the franchise has grossed billions of dollars at the box office. Marvel’s place as one of the most established and successful movie franchises is well-deserved and hard-earned. Its impact on the film industry is undeniable, and its legacy will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

There is a lot Marvel has achieved over the years and made household names out of the actors behind the franchise’s biggest characters but has the studio helped any actor take home an Oscar?

Has a Marvel actor won an Oscar for a Marvel role?

Despite the box office success and critical acclaim of Marvel’s 31 movies, no Marvel actor has ever won an Oscar for their work in a Marvel movie. However, this could change tonight as Angela Bassett is nominated for Marvel’s first acting Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards.

Bassett made history this year when she became the first Marvel actor to ever receive a nomination for their performance in a Marvel Studios movie for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

Marvel Oscar nominations

Since the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008, Marvel Studios has picked up a total of 26 Oscar nominations. Here is a recap of every Marvel Oscar nomination as of 2023:

• Best Achievement in Sound Editing – Iron Man (2008)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Iron Man (2008)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Iron Man 2 (2010)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – The Avengers (2012)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Iron Man 3 (2013)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
• Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Guardians of the Galaxy  (2014)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Doctor Strange (2016)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
• Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Costume Design – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Production Design – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Motion Picture of the Year – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Sound Editing – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Sound Mixing – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects –  Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
• Best Achievement in Costume Design – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Best Achievement in Visual Effects – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Has Marvel ever won an Oscar?

Prior to the 95th Academy Awards, Marvel has won a total of three Oscars, all having been won in 2019 by Black Panther. Marvel Studios has a chance to add to that total this year as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is nominated for five Oscars including Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Here is a breakdown of Marvel’s current Oscar wins:

• Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Costume Design – Black Panther (2018)
• Best Achievement in Production Design – Black Panther (2018)