The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in filmmaking over the past year. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony was filled with standout moments, emotional and long speeches, as well as historic wins.
Anora emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Meanwhile, Adrien Brody’s powerful performance in The Brutalist earned him the Best Actor award, and Zoe Saldaña made history with her Best Supporting Actress win for Emilia Pérez. The night also saw major technical achievements from films like Dune: Part Two and Wicked, which excelled in visual effects, sound, and production design.
Best Picture
- Anora
Best Director
- Sean Baker for Anora
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Mikey Madison for Anora
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez
Best Original Screenplay
- Sean Baker for Anora
Best Adapted Screenplay
- The Brutalist
Best International Feature Film
- I’m Still Here
Best Animated Feature Film
- Flow
Best Documentary Feature
- No Other Land
Best Documentary Short Subject
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Best Live Action Short Film
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
Best Animated Short Film
- I’m Not a Robot
Best Original Score
- The Brutalist
Best Original Song
- The Substance
Best Sound
- Dune: Part Two
Best Production Design
- Wicked
Best Cinematography
- The Brutalist
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Conclave
Best Costume Design
- Wicked
Best Film Editing
- Anora
Best Visual Effects
- Dune: Part Two
