Oscars 2025: Complete Winners List and Highlights

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the pinnacle of cinematic achievements over the past year. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event honored outstanding contributions across various categories, showcasing the diversity and talent within the film industry.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Major Award Winners

  • Best Picture

  • Best Director

  • Best Actor

  • Best Actress

  • Best Supporting Actor

  • Best Supporting Actress

• Screenplay Awards

  • Best Original Screenplay

  • Best Adapted Screenplay

• Technical and Artistic Awards

  • Best Cinematography

  • Best Production Design

  • Best Costume Design

  • Best Film Editing

  • Best Visual Effects

  • Best Sound

• Music Awards

  • Best Original Score

  • Best Original Song

• Animation and International Films

  • Best Animated Feature

  • Best International Feature

• Documentary Awards

  • Best Documentary Feature

  • Best Documentary Short Subject

• Short Film Awards

  • Best Live Action Short Film

  • Best Animated Short Film

• Notable Moments and Trends

• FAQs

Major Award Winners

Best Picture

Winner: Anora

Anora clinched the coveted Best Picture award, standing out among a competitive lineup that included The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked.

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Best Director

Winner: Sean Baker for Anora

Sean Baker's direction in Anora earned him the Best Director award, recognizing his exceptional storytelling and cinematic vision.

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Best Actor

Winner: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist

Adrien Brody's portrayal in The Brutalist garnered him the Best Actor award, adding to his illustrious career.

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Best Actress

Winner: Cynthia Erivo for Wicked

Cynthia Erivo's performance in Wicked earned her the Best Actress award, highlighting her remarkable talent and dedication.

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Best Supporting Actor

Winner: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain

Kieran Culkin's role in A Real Pain secured him the Best Supporting Actor award, marking a significant milestone in his career.

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Best Supporting Actress

Winner: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Zoe Saldaña's performance in Emilia Pérez earned her the Best Supporting Actress award, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.

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Screenplay Awards

Best Original Screenplay

Winner: Sean Baker for Anora

Sean Baker's original screenplay for Anora was recognized for its creativity and narrative strength, earning him the Best Original Screenplay award.

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Best Adapted Screenplay

Winner: Peter Straughan for Conclave

Peter Straughan's adaptation of Conclave garnered the Best Adapted Screenplay award, highlighting his skill in transforming existing material into a compelling screenplay.

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Technical and Artistic Awards

Best Cinematography

Winner: The Brutalist

The Brutalist received the Best Cinematography award, acknowledging its outstanding visual composition and camera work.

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Best Production Design

Winner: Wicked

Wicked was honored with the Best Production Design award, celebrating its exceptional set design and visual aesthetics.

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Best Costume Design

Winner: Wicked

The intricate and imaginative costumes of Wicked earned it the Best Costume Design award, highlighting the film's attention to visual detail.

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Best Film Editing

Winner: Anora

Anora secured the Best Film Editing award, recognizing its seamless narrative flow and pacing.

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Best Visual Effects

Winner: Dune: Part Two

The groundbreaking visual effects in Dune: Part Two earned