Oscars 2025 Winners Unveiled: Who Took Home the Gold at the 97th Academy Awards?

The 97th Academy Awards dazzled Hollywood on March 2, 2025, delivering a night of jaw-dropping wins, emotional speeches, and cinematic celebration. Hosted by the sharp-tongued Conan O’Brien in his Oscars debut, the ceremony honored the best of 2024’s films, with Anora emerging as the night’s golden child, snagging five awards, including Best Picture. From Mikey Madison’s tearful triumph to Adrien Brody’s gum-chomping victory lap, the Dolby Theatre was electric. Want the full scoop? Check out the complete Oscars 2025 winners list below!

Who Won Best Picture at the Oscars 2025?

The Best Picture race was fierce, with Emilia Pérez (13 nominations), The Brutalist (10 nominations), and Wicked (10 nominations) vying for the top spot. In the end, Anora, directed by Sean Baker, clinched the prize. This indie gem, produced by Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Baker, captivated voters with its gritty authenticity. Baker’s acceptance speech championed independent filmmakers, urging them to “keep doing it” as proof of their power. Runners-up like Dune: Part Two and Conclave came close but couldn’t topple Anora’s reign.

Which Director Shined Brightest at the 2025 Oscars?

Sean Baker didn’t just win Best Picture—he also nabbed Best Director for Anora. Outshining Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Baker’s triple win (including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing) tied Walt Disney’s record for most individual Oscars in a single night. His focus on real, unflinching stories clearly resonated with the Academy.

Who Took Home Best Actor and Best Actress Honors?

The acting categories brought the house down. Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his commanding role as László Tóth in The Brutalist, his second Oscar after The Pianist in 2003, beating Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice). Mikey Madison claimed Best Actress for her raw, transformative turn in Anora, topping Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here). Her win was a love letter to indie cinema.

What About the Supporting Acting Categories?

Kieran Culkin kicked things off with Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain, edging out Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice). Zoe Saldaña made history as the “first American of Dominican origin” to win an Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez over Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), and Isabella Rossellini (Conclave).

Which Animated and Documentary Films Won Big?

Flow shocked the animated world by winning Best Animated Feature, marking Latvia’s first Oscar, over Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot. In documentaries, No Other Land, a searing look at Israeli settler violence, won Best Documentary Feature, beating Black Box Diaries, Porcelain War, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, and Sugarcane. Both victories spotlighted bold, global narratives.

What Were the Top Technical Award Winners?

Technical brilliance shone through the night. The Brutalist won Best Original Score with Daniel Blumberg’s evocative work, while Dune: Part Two swept Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. Wicked dazzled with Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell) and Best Production Design, and The Substance nabbed Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Anora added Best Film Editing to its trophy case.

Which Songs and Screenplays Stole the Show?

“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez won Best Original Song, credited to Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, outshining “The Journey” (The Six Triple Eight) and “Never Too Late” (Elton John: Never Too Late). For writing, Anora took Best Original Screenplay (Sean Baker), and Conclave won Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Straughan), besting A Complete Unknown and Nickel Boys.

What International Film Made History?

Brazil rejoiced as I’m Still Here, directed by Walter Salles, won Best International Feature Film—its first Oscar ever. It triumphed over The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), Emilia Pérez (France), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), and Flow (Latvia), showcasing the Academy’s global embrace.

Who Were the Oscars 2025 Winners Across All Categories?

Here’s the complete list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards:

• Best Picture: Anora (Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker)

• 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 Pérez)

• Best Original Screenplay: Anora (Sean Baker)

• Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave (Peter Straughan)

• Best Animated Feature: Flow (Gints Zilbalodis)

• Best Documentary Feature: No Other Land (Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, Rachel Szor)

• Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here (Brazil, Walter Salles)

• Best Original Score: The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)

• Best Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard)

• Best Film Editing: Anora (Sean Baker)

• Best Cinematography: The Brutalist (Lol Crawley)

• Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two (Paul Lambert, Gerd Nefzer, David Bach)

• Best Sound: Dune: Part Two (Ron Bartlett, Dave Whitehead)

• Best Costume Design: Wicked (Paul Tazewell)

• Best Production Design: Wicked (Nathan Crowley, Kevin Jenkins)

• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance (Pierre Olivier Persin, Frédéric Lainé)

And the Oscar Goes To… A Night to Remember!

The 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, cemented its place in history with Anora’s five wins, Sean Baker’s record-tying haul, and groundbreaking moments like Zoe Saldaña’s milestone. From The Brutalist’s technical triumphs to Flow’s animated upset, this year’s Oscars celebrated a thrilling mix of indie spirit and blockbuster flair. As Hollywood looks ahead, the winners of Oscars 2025 have raised the bar for storytelling excellence.

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