Oscars 2025: Full Winners List
The 97th Academy Awards were full of surprises, record-breaking wins, and historic moments. The film Anora dominated the night with five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Meanwhile, The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez also had strong showings.
Here’s a complete breakdown of Oscars 2025 winners, highlighting the biggest achievements and unexpected moments.
Biggest Highlights of Oscars 2025
- Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars for a single film (Anora), tying Walt Disney’s 1954 record.
- Karla Sofía Gascón became the first transgender woman nominated for an acting Oscar (Emilia Pérez).
- Zoe Saldaña became the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar.
- Adrian Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist, securing his second Oscar after The Pianist (2002).
- “Dune: Part Two” dominated technical categories, winning Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
- Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted the ceremony for the first time, bringing humor to Hollywood’s biggest night.
Full List of Oscars 2025 Winners
Below is the complete list of winners, making it easy to see who took home the biggest awards.
Major Categories
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Anora | Anora |
| Best Director | Sean Baker | Anora |
| Best Actor | Adrian Brody | The Brutalist |
| Best Actress | Mikey Madison | Anora |
| Best Supporting Actor | Kieran Culkin | A Real Pain |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zoe Saldaña | Emilia Pérez |
Technical & Creative Awards
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Cinematography | Lol Crawley | The Brutalist |
| Best Film Editing | Sean Baker | Anora |
| Best Production Design | Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales | Wicked |
| Best Visual Effects | Team behind “Dune: Part Two” | Dune: Part Two |
| Best Sound | Team behind “Dune: Part Two” | Dune: Part Two |
| Best Original Score | Daniel Blumberg | The Brutalist |
| Best Original Song | “El Mal” (Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard) | Emilia Pérez |
| Best Costume Design | Paul Tazewell | Wicked |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Team behind “The Substance” | The Substance |
Writing & Music Awards
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Original Screenplay | Sean Baker | Anora |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Straughan | Conclave |
| Best Original Score | Daniel Blumberg | The Brutalist |
| Best Original Song | “El Mal” (Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard) | Emilia Pérez |
Animation & Documentary
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best Animated Feature | Flow | Flow |
| Best Animated Short | In the Shadow of the Cypress | In the Shadow of the Cypress |
| Best Documentary Feature | No Other Land | No Other Land |
| Best Documentary Short | The Only Girl in the Orchestra | The Only Girl in the Orchestra |
International & Short Films
| Category | Winner | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| Best International Feature | Walter Salles | I’m Still Here (Brazil) |
| Best Live-Action Short | I’m Not a Robot | I’m Not a Robot |
| Best Animated Short | In the Shadow of the Cypress | In the Shadow of the Cypress |
| Best Documentary Short | The Only Girl in the Orchestra | The Only Girl in the Orchestra |
Oscars 2025: Records & Trends
The 2025 Academy Awards reflected Hollywood’s growing diversity and evolving storytelling. Some key trends included:
- Streaming platforms gained recognition, with major nominations for films released on Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV+.
- International films made a mark, with I’m Still Here (Brazil) winning Best International Feature over strong competitors.
- Musical films like Wicked had multiple nominations, showcasing Hollywood’s renewed love for stage-to-screen adaptations.
- Sci-fi and fantasy films (Dune: Part Two, The Substance, Wicked) continued their dominance in technical categories.
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Final Thoughts
The Oscars 2025 ceremony was a mix of historic wins, shocking upsets, and well-deserved victories. With films like Anora, The Brutalist, and Emilia Pérez making waves, this year’s Academy Awards proved to be one of the most unpredictable yet.
Which Oscars 2025 win surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!
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