'CODA' Becomes the First Streaming Service at the Oscars in 2022

Apple TV+ Top Honors

Today, the Apple TV+ movie CODA picked up three awards at the Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture top honors. Apple acquired the movie out of Sundance back in January 2021. Apple Original Films' "CODA," which had a predominantly Deaf cast, marks the first time a streaming service has won the best picture Oscar, with Apple TV Plus beating rival Netflix to the punch.

Over Netflix, CODA Took Top Prize

"CODA" took the highest prize over Netflix's "The Power of the Dog" from director Jane Campion,  the other leading contender in the category. In the film’s third win of the night, “CODA” director Sian Heder won in the adapted screenplay category. In addition, “CODA star Troy Kotsur won the supporting actor trophy, the first time a Deaf male actor has landed an acting Oscar, and the second Deaf actor ever to do so after “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin won for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1986.

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Tri Oscars Of “CODA”

The three Oscars for "CODA" were Apple's first-ever. "CODA" also made history the first Sundance Film Festival movie to take home the Oscars best picture prize. Apple is estimated o have spent more than $10 million on the Oscars campaign for “CODA,”  more than the movie’s sub-$10 million production budget.

First Picture To Without Nominating Category

 And it's the first film to win best picture without being nominated in the directing and editing categories.After discovering a passion and talent for singing, Ruby is torn between her obligations to the family fishing business and pursuing her musical dreams.“CODA" is based on the 2014 French film "La Famille Belier,” in which most of the Deaf characters were played by hearing actors. Apple's best-picture win for "CODA" at the 94th Academy Awards is a significant feather in the Silicon Valley giant's cap, although Will Smith's shocking slap of Chris Rock live TV upstaged the feat.

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Apple Six Nominations And Three Trophies

Apple won the three trophies after six nominations total: three for “CODA” and three for Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” The film, produced by Vendome Pictures and Pathe, premiered on Apple TV Plus in August. Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger served as producers.

CODA Prideful Movie

Cook wrote, Team CODA created a profoundly beautiful movie, a story of hope and heart that celebrates our differences. Congratulations to the producers and all involved in these historic wins.