The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the best of global cinema. The Oscars 2025 honored exceptional talent across various categories, from groundbreaking wins to emotional speeches. This year’s ceremony was a testament to the diversity and creativity of the film industry, with record-breaking nominations for international films and unforgettable moments. Below, we break down the winners, nominees, and highlights of the 2025 Oscars
Oscars 2025: Key Highlights
- Best Picture: Anora
- Host: Conan O’Brien (first-time host)
- Most Nominations: Emilia Pérez (13 nominations, a record for a non-English film)
- Performances: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, and RAYE
- Presenters: Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah Winfrey, and more
The 2025 Oscars showcased a diverse lineup of films and performances, reflecting the global nature of modern cinema. The ceremony also highlighted the Academy’s commitment to inclusivity, with a record number of nominations for non-English-language films.
Complete List of Oscar 2025 Winners
Here’s a detailed table of the winners and nominees across all major categories:
| Category | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Anora | The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked |
| Best Director | Sean Baker (Anora) | Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) |
| Best Actor | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) | Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) |
| Best Actress | Mikey Madison (Anora) | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) | Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) | Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) |
| Best Animated Feature | Flow | Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Wild Robot |
| Best Animated Short Film | In the Shadow of the Cypress | Beautiful Men, Magic Candies, Wander to Wonder, Yuck! |
| Best Cinematography | The Brutalist – Lol Crawley | Dune: Part Two (Greig Fraser), Emilia Pérez (Paul Guilhaume), Maria (Ed Lachman), Nosferatu (Jarin Blaschke) |
| Best Costume Design | Wicked – Paul Tazewell | A Complete Unknown (Arianne Phillips), Conclave (Lisy Christl), Gladiator II (Janty Yates & Dave Crossman), Nosferatu (Linda Muir) |
| Best Documentary Feature | No Other Land | Black Box Diaries, Porcelain War, Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, Sugarcane |
| Best Documentary Short | The Only Girl in the Orchestra | Death by Numbers, I Am Ready, Warden, Incident, Instruments of a Beating Heart |
| Best Film Editing | Anora – Sean Baker | The Brutalist (David Jancso), Conclave (Nick Emerson), Emilia Pérez (Juliette Welfling), Wicked (Myron Kerstein) |
| Best International Film | I’m Still Here (Brazil) | The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), Emilia Pérez (France), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), Flow (Latvia) |
| Best Makeup & Hairstyling | The Substance | A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, Nosferatu, Wicked |
| Best Original Score | The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg | Conclave (Volker Bertelmann), Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol & Camille), Wicked (John Powell & Stephen Schwartz), The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers) |
| Best Original Song | El Mal (Emilia Pérez) | The Journey (The Six Triple Eight), Like A Bird (Sing Sing), Mi Camino (Emilia Pérez), Never Too Late (Elton John: Never Too Late) |
| Best Production Design | Wicked | The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu |
| Best Live Action Short | I’m Not a Robot | A Lien, Anuja, The Last Ranger, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent |
| Best Sound | Dune: Part Two | A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Wild Robot |
| Best Visual Effects | Dune: Part Two | Alien: Romulus, Better Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Conclave – Peter Straughan | A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing |
| Best Original Screenplay | Anora – Sean Baker | The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance |
Oscars 2025: Historic Moments
- Record for Non-English Films: Emilia Pérez made history with 13 nominations, the most for a non-English-language film.
- Sean Baker’s Triple Win: Sean Baker won Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing for Anora.
- Diversity in Storytelling: Films like I’m Still Here (Brazil) and Emilia Pérez (France) highlighted global narratives.
- Musical Extravaganza: Performances by Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, and Lisa of Blackpink added glamour to the night
Why Oscars 2025 Mattered
The 97th Academy Awards were more than just a celebration of cinema; they reflected the evolving landscape of the film industry. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, the Oscars 2025 honored stories from around the world, setting a new standard for future ceremonies.
