The 97th Academy Awards occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with host Conan O’Brien leading the ceremony. The evening celebrated the best in cinema, recognizing achievements in acting, directing, screenwriting, and technical categories. Below is the full list of winners from the prestigious event.

๐Ÿ† 2025 Oscar Winners ๐ŸŽฌ


๐ŸŽญ Overview

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, took place on March 2, 2025. The event celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, with notable winners across various categories. Below is a structured list of the 2025 Oscar winners.

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๐ŸŽญ Best Supporting Actress
Zoe Saldaรฑa (Emilia Pรฉrez) ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ… Winners by Category

๐Ÿ† Category๐ŸŽ‰ Winner
๐ŸŽฅ Best PictureAnora ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽฌ Best DirectorSean Baker (Anora) ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Lead ActorAdrien Brody (The Brutalist) ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Lead ActressMikey Madison (Anora) ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Supporting ActorKieran Culkin (A Real Pain) ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Supporting ActressZoe Saldaรฑa (Emilia Pรฉrez) ๐Ÿ†
โœ๏ธ Best Adapted ScreenplayConclave ๐Ÿ†
โœ๏ธ Best Original ScreenplayAnora ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ“ท Best CinematographyThe Brutalist ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Best Live Action Short FilmI’m Not a Robot ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽจ Best Animated Feature FilmFlow ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Animated Short FilmIn the Shadow of the Cypress ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ‘— Best Costume DesignWicked ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽผ Best Original ScoreThe Brutalist ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ”Š Best SoundDune: Part Two ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽถ Best Original Song“El Mal” (Emilia Pรฉrez) ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Best Documentary FeatureNo Other Land ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Best Documentary Short SubjectThe Only Girl in the Orchestra ๐Ÿ†
โœ‚๏ธ Best Film EditingAnora ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŒ Best International Feature FilmI’m Still Here ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ’„ Best Makeup and HairstylingThe Substance ๐Ÿ†
๐ŸŽญ Best Production DesignWicked ๐Ÿ†
๐Ÿ’ฅ Best Visual EffectsDune: Part Two ๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŒŸ Additional Highlights

  • The Brutalist emerged as a major winner, with Adrien Brody winning Best Actor. ๐ŸŽญ
  • Anora took home Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ†
  • Dune: Part Two secured awards for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ’ฅ
  • Wicked dominated in Costume Design and Production Design. ๐Ÿ‘—๐ŸŽญ

๐Ÿ† How Are the Oscars Selected? ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

The Academy Awards are determined through a rigorous voting process conducted by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The process includes:

  • Nomination Phase: Academy members from each specific branch (e.g., directors nominate directors, actors nominate actors) vote to determine nominees.
  • Final Voting: All members of the Academy cast votes for the final winners in most categories.
  • Independent Ballot Counting: Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ensures fairness and secrecy in the vote tallying process.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ How to Attend the Next Oscars

Want to experience the Oscars live? Hereโ€™s how:

  1. Industry Invitations โ€“ Nominees, presenters, and industry professionals receive exclusive invitations.
  2. Academy Members โ€“ AMPAS members can purchase tickets.
  3. Public Tickets โ€“ A limited number of tickets for the red carpet fan experience and some seats inside the Dolby Theatre are available through contests or VIP packages.
  4. Charity Auctions & Giveaways โ€“ Occasionally, tickets are auctioned for charity or given away through media promotions.

For more details, visit the official Academy website: Oscars.org


๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image Source

๐Ÿ“ธ The Brutalist’ star Adrien Brody crowned best actor at the Oscars
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๐Ÿ“š References

  • Mashable (March 2, 2025) – 2025 Oscar Winners: See the Full List
  • FreeMalaysiaToday.com – The Brutalist’ star Adrien Brody crowned best actor at the Oscars

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