The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien. The film Anora emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing five awards, including Best Picture.
Major Award Winners:
Best Picture: Anora
Best Director: Sean Baker for Anora
Best Actress: Mikey Madison for Anora
Best Actor: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker for Anora
Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan for Conclave
Best Animated Feature: Flow
Best International Feature: I'm Still Here
Best Cinematography: The Brutalist
Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell for Wicked, marking the first time a Black man has won in this category.
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Notably, Emilia Pérez led the nominations with 13 but secured only the Best Supporting Actress award.
Additionally, I'm Still Here became the first Portuguese-language film to be nominated for Best Picture.The ceremony also honored industry figures such as Quincy Jones and the James Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for their contributions to cinema.
For a comprehensive list of winners and more details, you can refer to the official Oscars website or reputable news outlets covering the event.
