All 25 Best Actor Winners of the 21st Century Ranked
We revisit the performances of every Best Actor Oscar winner of the 21st century, from Russell Crowe in Gladiator to Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer.

There’s something charming about the Academy Awards, and there’s no denying that an Oscar win solidifies someone’s place in history. It may not guarantee glory or success to come, but it’s a snapshot of a moment in time that lives forever. So, in the spirit of enjoying the Oscars for what they are, we've decided to go back and revisit all the Best Actor Oscar-winning performances of the 21st century so far and consider each performance on its own merits.