The 97th Academy Awards which is commonly known as the Oscars, took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This annual event is organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and it honours outstanding achievements in the film industry from the previous year. The ceremony celebrates excellence across various categories, including acting, directing, writing, and technical disciplines.
The nominations for the 2025 Oscars were announced on January 23, 2025, by actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
This year's lineup showcased a diverse array of films and performances, reflecting the global nature of cinema today. Notably, "Emilia Pérez" received 13 nominations, setting a record for the most nominations for a non-English-language film. This milestone highlights the increasing recognition of international cinema by the Academy.
The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien, marking his inaugural appearance as the Oscars' host. The event featured performances by renowned artists such as Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, and RAYE, adding musical flair to the proceedings. Presenters included previous Oscar winners and notable figures like Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, and Oprah Winfrey, underscoring the event's star-studded appeal.
Two time Academy Award winner Emma Stone at the 97th #Oscars.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
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The 2025 Oscars not only honored cinematic excellence but also reflected significant milestones in the industry. The inclusion of a record-breaking number of nominations for non-English-language films signifies a broader appreciation for diverse storytelling. Additionally, the recognition of performances and productions from various cultural backgrounds highlights the Academy's ongoing efforts toward inclusivity.
As the film industry continues to evolve, the Oscars remain a prestigious platform that acknowledges and celebrates the art of cinema in all its forms. The 97th Academy Awards exemplified this tradition by honouring a wide range of talents and stories, setting the stage for future cinematic achievements.
Complete Oscars 2025 Winners List
Anora took home the prestigious Best Picture award at the 2025 Oscars. The film dominated the night, securing a total of five awards. Lead actress Mikey Madison won Best Actress, while Sean Baker achieved a remarkable feat by winning Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing for his work on the film. Here is the complete tabulated list of the 2025 Oscar winners.
| Best Category | Winner | Nominees |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Adrien Brody – The Brutalist | Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice) |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain | Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice) |
| Actress in a Leading Role | Mikey Madison – Anora | Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here) |
| Actress in a Supporting Role | Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez | Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) |
| Animated Feature Film | Flow | Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Wild Robot |
| Animated Short Film | In the Shadow of the Cypress | Beautiful Men, Magic Candies, Wander to Wonder, Yuck! |
| Cinematography | The Brutalist – Lol Crawley | Dune: Part Two (Greig Fraser), Emilia Pérez (Paul Guilhaume), Maria (Ed Lachman), Nosferatu (Jarin Blaschke) |
| Costume Design | Wicked – Paul Tazewell | A Complete Unknown (Arianne Phillips), Conclave (Lisy Christl), Gladiator II (Janty Yates & Dave Crossman), Nosferatu (Linda Muir) |
| Directing | Anora – Sean Baker | The Brutalist (Brady Corbet), A Complete Unknown (James Mangold), Emilia Pérez (Jacques Audiard), The Substance (Coralie Fargeat) |
| Documentary Feature Film | No Other Land | Black Box Diaries, Porcelain War, Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, Sugarcane |
| Documentary Short Film | The Only Girl in the Orchestra | Death by Numbers, I Am Ready, Warden, Incident, Instruments of a Beating Heart |
| Film Editing | Anora – Sean Baker | The Brutalist (David Jancso), Conclave (Nick Emerson), Emilia Pérez (Juliette Welfling), Wicked (Myron Kerstein) |
| International Feature Film | I'm Still Here (Brazil) | The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), Emilia Pérez (France), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), Flow (Latvia) |
| Makeup and Hairstyling | The Substance | A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, Nosferatu, Wicked |
| Music (Original Score) | The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg | Conclave (Volker Bertelmann), Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol & Camille), Wicked (John Powell & Stephen Schwartz), The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers) |
| Music (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 Picture | Anora | The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked |
| Production Design | Wicked | The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu |
| Live Action Short Film | I'm Not a Robot | A Lien, Anuja, The Last Ranger, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent |
| Sound | Dune: Part Two | A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, The Wild Robot |
| Visual Effects | Dune: Part Two | Alien: Romulus, Better Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked |
| Writing (Adapted Screenplay) | Conclave – Peter Straughan | A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing |
| Writing (Original Screenplay) | Anora – Sean Baker | The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance |
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