The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It was a night filled with excitement, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Conan O’Brien hosted the show, keeping the audience entertained with his humor.
For the first time, people could stream the Oscars live on Hulu, in addition to watching on ABC. That made it easier than ever for fans to follow the action.
This year, “Emilia Pérez” led with 13 nominations, while “The Brutalist” and “Wicked” each had 10. But when it came to winners, “Anora” stole the show, taking home Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), and Best Actress (Mikey Madison). Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his performance in “The Brutalist”.
In the supporting categories, Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for “A Real Pain”, while Zoe Saldaña took Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez”.
The night honored some of the best films and performances of the year. Below is the full list of Oscar winners and nominees. Winners are highlighted in bold and underlined.

Oscar Winners 2025 List
Best Picture
- Anora -*WINNER
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Director
- Sean Baker – Anora -*WINNER
- Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
- James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody – The Brutalist -*WINNER
- Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
- Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison – Anora -*WINNER
- Demi Moore – The Substance
- Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Yura Borisov – Anora
- Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain -*WINNER
- Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande – Wicked
- Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
- Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez – *WINNER
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
- Anora – Sean Baker – *WINNER
- The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
- A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
- September 5 – Moritz Binder and Tim Fehlbaum
- The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- A Complete Unknown – James Mangold and Jay Cocks
- Conclave – Peter Straughan – *WINNER
- Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, Nicolas Livecchi
- Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
- Sing Sing – Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley
Best Animated Feature Film
- Flow – *WINNER
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Best International Feature Film
- Emilia Pérez (France)
- Flow (Latvia)
- The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
- I’m Still Here (Brazil) -*WINNER
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
Best Documentary Feature Film
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land – *WINNER
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
- Sugarcane
Best Documentary Short Film
- Death by Numbers
- I Am Ready, Warden
- Incident
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra – *WINNER
Best Live Action Short Film
- A Lien
- Anuja
- I’m Not a Robot – *WINNER
- The Last Ranger
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Best Animated Short Film
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress –*WINNER
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck!
Best Original Score
- The Brutalist -*WINNER
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Original Song
- “El Mal” – Emilia Pérez -*WINNER
- “The Journey” – The Six Triple Eight
- “Like a Bird” – Sing Sing
- “Mi Camino” – Emilia Pérez
- “Never Too Late” – Elton John: Never Too Late
Best Sound
- A Complete Unknown
- Dune: Part Two -*WINNER
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Production Design
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nosferatu
- Wicked – *WINNER
Best Cinematography
- The Brutalist – *WINNER
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- A Different Man
- Emilia Pérez
- Nosferatu
- The Substance – *WINNER
- Wicked
Best Costume Design
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
- Nosferatu
- Wicked – *WINNER
Best Film Editing
- Anora – *WINNER
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
Best Visual Effects
- Alien: Romulus
- Better Man
- Dune: Part Two -*WINNER
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Wicked
Also Check: 2024 Oscar Winners List
Oscars 2025: Everything You Need to Know
When will the Academy Awards 2025 take place?
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast live on ABC.
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards. This will be his first time hosting the prestigious event.
Where are the Oscars held in 2025?
The Oscars 2025 will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
What is the Dress Code for the Oscars?
The Oscars is a formal event that follows a black-tie dress code. Men are expected to wear tuxedos or suits, while women usually wear elegant gowns. Over the years, the dress code has evolved, but celebrities are still expected to dress stylishly and appropriately for this glamorous red carpet event.
How to Watch the 2025 Oscars?
The Academy Awards 2025 will be broadcast live on ABC. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the ceremony live on Hulu. You can also watch the event later on ABC.com or the ABC mobile app after it airs on TV.