The start of March has been an eventful one for cinephiles around the world, with the Oscars honoring the best in movies. The 97th Academy Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on March 2, 2025. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien and celebrated some of the finest achievements amongst the movies released in the year 2024. Marked by notable wins, historic moments, and memorable speeches, Oscars 2025 was a night to remember.
If you like romantic movies, you’ll be happy to know that Sean Baker’s American rom-com Anora emerged as the night’s biggest winner. The film secured a total of five prestigious awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Meanwhile, Adrien Brody, who already has a Best Actor award for The Pianist, once again won the Best Actor award for his exceptional portrayal in The Brutalist. This marks another significant achievement in his illustrious career.
Zoe Saldaña created history by being the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her impeccable performance in Emilia Pérez. Another historical moment was witnessed at the Oscars 2025 when Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked.
Last time, we shared a list of all the Oscars 2025 nominees. Now, here’s a list of Oscar 2025 winners featuring everyone who bagged an accolade at the prestigious 97th Academy Awards.
Oscars 2025: Full Winners List
- Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
- Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison for Anora
- Actress in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez
- Animated Feature Film: Flow by Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens, and Gregory Zalcman
- Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
- Cinematography: Lol Crawley for The Brutalist
- Costume Design: Paul Tazewell for Wicked
- Directing: Sean Baker for Anora
- Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land by Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham
- Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra by Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington
- Film Editing: Sean Baker for Anora
- International Feature Film: I’m Still Here from Brazil
- Makeup and Hairstyling: Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli for The Substance
- Music(Original Score): Daniel Blumberg for The Brutalist
- Music(Original Song): El Mal from Emilia Pérez: Music by Clément Ducol and Camille; Lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard
- Best Picture: Anora by Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, Producers
- Production Design: Wicked: Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales
- Live Action Short Film: I’m Not a Robot by Victoria Warmerdam and Trent
- Sound: Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill for Dune: Part Two
- Visual Effects: Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer for Dune: Part Two
- Writing(Adapted Screenplay): Conclave by Peter Straughan
- Writing(Original Screenplay): Anora by Sean Baker
Anora created history by winning five prestigious awards, including the Best Picture award. Meanwhile, The Brutalist wasn’t too far behind with a total of three Oscars. The 97th Academy Awards not only celebrated cinematic excellence but also underscored the industry’s commitment to diversity and representation. The evening was a reflection of the evolving landscape of cinema, honoring both traditional storytelling and innovative narratives.
Here’s to another year of celebrating excellence in cinema!
