“Oppenheimer” has been crowned the best film of the year by Hollywood directors at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, marking a significant achievement for British director Christopher Nolan.

Renowned for his commercially successful and intellectually stimulating blockbusters, Nolan’s win for “Oppenheimer” comes after four previous nominations for the top accolade at the DGA Awards. 

Despite receiving critical acclaim for films like “Memento,” “The Dark Knight,” “Inception,” and “Dunkirk,” Nolan had previously been unsuccessful in securing the award.

Expressing his gratitude, Nolan stated, “The idea that my peers would think I deserve this means everything to me,” highlighting the significance of the recognition from fellow directors.

With this milestone, Nolan’s long-awaited success at the Oscars could finally materialize next month. Despite receiving five previous nominations at the Oscars, Nolan has yet to win, and he will undoubtedly be hoping to break this streak with “Oppenheimer.”