The Oscars wouldn’t quite feel complete without a live mishap or blunder, would they?

This year’s unforgettable moment, impossible to overlook, involved the iconic Al Pacino jumping the gun and prematurely announcing the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, drawing immediate comparisons to the infamous La La Land/Moonlight mix-up of 2016.

When tasked with revealing the Best Picture recipient, Al Pacino bypassed the nominees altogether—a significant oversight considering that the Best Picture category is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the evening’s honors.

Now, unless you’ve been living under a rock during awards season, you’re likely familiar with the standard protocol for award presentations in the film industry.

Traditionally, the presenter—often a prominent figure in the industry—takes the stage and begins by announcing the nominees for the category in question. This not only serves to refresh everyone’s memory on the contenders but also ensures that each nominee receives their due recognition.

At the 96th Academy Awards last night, actor Al Pacino decided to skip over that crucial part of the ceremony, opting instead to open the envelope and declare Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” as the winner in the Best Picture category.

Alongside its Best Picture triumph, “Oppenheimer” secured an impressive six additional awards, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

Pacino’s premature reveal sparked a flurry of conversation online, with internet users finding it hard to resist commenting. Notably, most viewed the mishap through a humorous lens.

“Al Pacino creating a Moonlight/La La Land moment while still reading the right name. Master class,” quipped one observer.

During the 96th Academy Awards ceremony last evening, actor Al Pacino made a surprising deviation from protocol by opening the envelope himself and announcing Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” as the victor in the Best Picture category, bypassing the traditional process.

“Oppenheimer” not only clinched the prestigious Best Picture award but also secured an impressive six additional accolades, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

Pacino’s impromptu reveal triggered a wave of chatter across social media platforms, with users seizing the opportunity to offer their witty takes on the incident. Many found humor in the situation, likening it to the infamous Moonlight/La La Land mix-up, albeit with Pacino still managing to announce the correct winner. One commentator humorously remarked, “Al Pacino pulling off a Moonlight/La La Land moment while still getting the name right. Pure genius.”