The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in cinema with stunning victories, groundbreaking achievements, and emotional moments. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honored an outstanding slate of films and performances, making for an unforgettable night in Hollywood.
Major Winners of the 2025 Oscars
The film Anora dominated the night, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. Director Sean Baker made history by clinching four Oscars in a single night, solidifying his reputation as one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.
Key Category Winners:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Adrien Brody’s performance in The Brutalist won him his second Oscar, while Kieran Culkin took home his first for A Real Pain. Zoe Saldaña’s win for Emilia Pérez was widely celebrated as a career-defining moment.
Notable Achievements and Milestones
- Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis, won Best Animated Feature, marking Latvia’s first-ever Oscar win in this category.
- Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked.
- I’m Still Here, representing Brazil, won Best International Feature Film.
- Dune: Part Two swept the technical categories, winning Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.
- The Best Original Song award went to “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez.
Complete List of 2025 Oscar Winners
Main Categories:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)
Technical and Visual Categories:
- Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)
- Best Production Design: Wicked
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell (Wicked)
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance
- Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
- Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
- Best Film Editing: Sean Baker (Anora)
Music and Short Films:
- Best Original Score: Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist)
- Best Original Song: “El Mal” (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Live-Action Short Film: I’m Not a Robot
- Best Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Best Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Documentary and Animation:
- Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land
- Best Animated Feature Film: Flow
- Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
Did Wicked Win Any Oscars?
Yes! Wicked won Best Production Design and Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell), making history with the latter win.
How to Watch the Oscars 2025
If you missed the live broadcast, you can still watch the Oscars 2025 on ABC, Hulu Live TV, and other streaming platforms. For international viewers, options vary depending on location.
A Night to Remember
With Anora leading the pack and Dune: Part Two securing technical wins, the 2025 Oscars delivered a mix of expected victories and thrilling surprises. From Sean Baker’s historic night to first-time wins for Latvia and Brazil, this year’s awards celebrated diversity, innovation, and cinematic excellence.
For more updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and reactions, stay tuned to your favorite entertainment news sources.
