March 2, 2025. Venue: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles 137th Academy Awards editsomeone Hardware Collaborations Lifetime Achievement Award editsomeone Writing on Wikipedia Writing Debate Results— Back from the dates. As witty and charismatic Conan O’Brien hosted the event honoring the best cinematic achievements in the last year. The night, with its memorable moments and, cemented the changing tide in the film business. Here is a complete list of winners in major categories.
Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars
WINNER: ANORA Directed by Sean Baker, Anora was the big winner of the night, sweeping up the hotly contested Best Picture award. This indie drama had audiences and critics alike in the palm of its hand with its straight-from-the-heart storytelling and pretty great performances.
Best Director at the 2025 Oscars
Winner:Sean Baker (Anora) Sean Baker’s out-of-the-box work on Anora wins him the Best Director award. The way he told a deeply human story with brutal realism distinguished him from the competition.
Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars
Winner:Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) A star turn for Adrien Brody in The Brutalist, a career-defining performance with depth and nuance, making him the rightful winner in this category.
Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars
Winner: Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) Cynthia Erivo won Best Actress for her breathtaking turn in Wicked. This particular character is not an easy one to fill, etc., etc., and when she played the character of wicked, she killed it so hard that she now stands out as one of Hollywood’s top Vixens.
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) Kieran Culkin won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his heralded turn in A Real Pain. The film was noteworthy for Ryosuke’s ability to bring charm and emotional depth to his role.
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) It is safe to say that Zoe Saldaña is one of the best actresses we have working today, and she proved that a thousand and one times with Emilia Pérez, winning her first Academy Award.
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay:Winner: Sean Baker (Anora) The real-life inspired storytelling of Anora proved to be gripping and authentic, leading Sean Baker to walk away with what has been the only award in his career — Best Original Screenplay, solidifying his reputation as one of the biggest innovative filmmakers in Hollywood.
WINNER: Peter Straughan (Conclave) Peter Straughan won for his adaptation of Conclave, which was praised for his brilliant rendering of the original material.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Animated Feature
Winner:Flow (Latvia) A surprise winner, this Latvian animated feature received acclaim for its striking visuals and distinct narrative approach.
International Feature Film
Winner: Eu Fico Aqui (Brazil). Brazil’s I’m Still Here, a socially engaged and tenderly touching film, won the trophy for the Best International Feature Film.
WINNER:Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) Lol Crawley’s breathtaking punctuated work on The Brutalist won the award for movies that shape visual narrative cinematographically.
Best Original Score
Winner:Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist) Daniel Blumberg’s haunting score for The Brutalist deepened that film’s textures—and so it was an easy win.
Best Original Song
Winner:“El Mal” (Emilia Pérez) – Camille Dalmais, Clément Ducol This song from the critically acclaimed Emilia Pérez won Best Original Song for its engaging composition and emotional impact.
Best Special Effects & Best Audio
Winner:Dune: Part Two. The sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two triumphed in the technical categories, taking home Best Visual Effects and Best Sound for its groundbreaking technology and immersive sound design.
Nominated for:Best Production Design & Best Costume Design
Winner:Wicked The visually impressive Wicked won Best Production Design and Best Costume Design, applauding its spectacular world-building and innovative work with costumes.
Honorary Academy Awards
The Academy awarded honorary Oscars to multiple industry icons this year, including:
I wish it would have been Juliet Taylor (casting director).
Quincy Jones (music producer)
Richard Curtis (screenwriter)
Barbara Broccoli & Michael G. Wilson (producers of the James Bond franchise)
Conclusion
The 2025 Oscars was a night of surprises, emotional speeches, and historic wins. Anora and The Brutalist were the night’s biggest winners, while performers including Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña made history with their achievements. With the ever-changing landscape of the film world, these victors have raised the bar for narrative, inclusivity, and innovation in moviemaking.
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