At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Hayao Miyazaki, at 83, wins a historic Oscar for best animated film 'The Boy and the Heron,' becoming the oldest winner in the category.

Hayao Miyazaki, legendary Japanese filmmaker, wins his second career Oscar for 'The Boy and the Heron,' beating top contenders like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.' This win marked a significant year for older filmmakers in Hollywood and capped off a robust awards season for Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki.