The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best in cinema from 2024. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across various categories. Here is a summary of the winners in major categories:
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
- Peter Straughan for Conclave
Best Animated Feature
- Flow
Best Animated Short Film
- In the Shadow Of the Cypress
Best International Feature
- I’m Still Here (Brazil)
Best Cinematography
- Lol Crawley for The Brutalist
Best Production Design
- Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales for Wicked
Best Costume Design
- Paul Tazewell for Wicked
Makeup and Hairstyling
- The Substance
Best Original Score
- Daniel Blumberg for The Brutalist
Best Original Song
- “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
Best Film Editing
- Anora
Best Documentary Feature Film
- No Other Land
Best Documentary Short Film
- The Only Girl In The Orchestra
Best Live Action Short Film
- I’m Not A Robot
Best Sound
- Dune: Part Two
Best Visual Effects
- Dune: Part Two
Anora emerged as a significant winner, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
