The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. Below is a summary of the key winners:
Major Categories:
Best Picture: “Anora”
Best Director: Sean Baker for “Anora”
Best Actor: Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist”
Best Actress: Mikey Madison for “Anora”
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for “Emilia Pérez”
Additional Winners:
Best Original Screenplay: “Anora”
Best Adapted Screenplay: “Emilia Pérez”
Best International Feature Film: “I’m Still Here”
Best Animated Feature Film: “Flow”
Best Documentary Feature: “No Other Land”
Best Production Design: “Wicked”
Best Costume Design: “Wicked”
Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
Best Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, was marked by notable achievements, including Paul Tazewell’s historic win as the first Black man to receive the Oscar for Best Costume Design for “Wicked.”
“Anora” emerged as a significant winner, securing five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
Adrien Brody’s portrayal in “The Brutalist” earned him the Best Actor award, while Zoe Saldaña’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” garnered her the Best Supporting Actress accolade.
