Highlights from the 2025 Oscars: 97th Academy Awards

Best Picture and Major Awards

The prestigious Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, honored “Anora” as the best picture of the evening, alongside a multitude of accolades for its cast and crew. Mikey Madison received the award for best lead actress for her outstanding performance in the same film.

Top Acting Awards

In the leading actor category, Adrien Brody was celebrated for his role in “The Brutalist,” marking his second Oscar win. A notable victory for Kieran Culkin as best supporting actor came through his performance in “A Real Pain,” while Zoe Saldaña secured the best supporting actress award for her role in “Emilia Pérez.”

Other Key Winners

Animated feature film accolades went to “Flow,” and a historic moment was marked as Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to receive an Oscar for costume design, recognizing his work on “Wicked.”

Complete List of Winners

Below is the comprehensive list of winners at the 97th annual Academy Awards:

• Best Picture: “Anora”
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison, “Anora”
• Director: Sean Baker, “Anora”
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
• Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
• International Film: “I’m Still Here”
• Documentary Feature: “No Other Land”
• Original Screenplay: “Anora,” Sean Baker
• Adapted Screenplay: “Conclave,” Peter Straughan
• Original Score: “The Brutalist,” Daniel Blumberg
• Original Song: “El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez”
• Animated Film: “Flow”
• Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
• Costume Design: “Wicked,” Paul Tazewell
• Cinematography: “The Brutalist,” Lol Crawley
• Documentary Short Film: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
• Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
• Production Design: “Wicked”
• Makeup and Hairstyling: “The Substance”
• Film Editing: “Anora,” Sean Baker
• Live Action Short Film: “I’m Not a Robot”
• Animated Short Film: “In the Shadow of the Cypress”