The 76th Academy Awards took place on February 29, 2004, honoring outstanding achievements in film for the year 2003. The ceremony was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, and was broadcast live on television.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King dominated the event, winning all 11 awards for which it was nominated, including Best Picture and Best Director for Peter Jackson. This achievement tied it with Ben-Hur and Titanic for the most Oscars won by a single film.