The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the cinematic achievements of 2024. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony honored a diverse array of films and performances. Below is a comprehensive overview of the winners across all categories:
Best Picture
- Winner: Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I'm Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Anora emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture.
Best Director
- Winner: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- James Mangold (A Complete Unknown)
- Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
- Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)
Sean Baker's direction in Anora was lauded for its compelling storytelling, earning him the Best Director award.
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Winner: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
- Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)
Adrien Brody's portrayal in The Brutalist earned him the Best Actor accolade.
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Winner: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)
- Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
- Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here)
Mikey Madison's performance in Anora was recognized with the Best Actress award.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Winner: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Yura Borisov (Anora)
- Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)
- Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
- Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice)
Kieran Culkin's role in A Real Pain garnered him the Best Supporting Actor award.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Winner: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown)
- Ariana Grande (Wicked)
- Felicity Jones (The Brutalist)
- Isabella Rossellini (Conclave)
Zoe Saldaña's performance in Emilia Pérez earned her the Best Supporting Actress award.
Best Original Screenplay
- Winner: Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- September 5
- The Substance
Anora also secured the Best Original Screenplay award, highlighting its exceptional narrative.
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Winner: Conclave
- A Complete Unknown
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
- Sing Sing
Conclave was honored with the Best Adapted Screenplay award.
Best International Feature Film
- Winner: I'm Still Here
- The Girl with the Needle
- Emilia Pérez
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Flow
I'm Still Here was recognized as the Best International Feature Film.
Best Animated Feature Film
- Winner: Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
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