The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in cinema for 2025. Among the top winners were Adrien Brody, who took home the Best Actor award for The Brutalist, and Mikey Madison, who won Best Actress for Anora. Sean Baker’s Anora also claimed the coveted Best Picture award, along with Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Other notable winners included Kieran Culkin for Best Supporting Actor in A Real Pain and Zoe Saldaña for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Perez. Wicked won Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, while The Substance triumphed in Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Dune: Part Two dominated the technical categories, securing Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
In the international category, Brazil’s I’m Still Here won Best International Feature Film. Flow was named Best Animated Feature, and No Other Land won Best Documentary Feature. The ceremony also honored achievements in cinematography, original score, and short films, with The Brutalist winning Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.
The Oscars 2025 celebrated a diverse range of films and talent, showcasing the best of global cinema. Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Picture: Anora
Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Perez)
Best Original Screenplay: Anora
Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
Best Animated Feature: Flow
Best International Feature: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Best Original Score: The Brutalist
The night was a celebration of cinematic excellence, honoring the creativity and dedication of filmmakers and actors worldwide.
