Oscars 2025: Live updates
That's a wrap!
The 97th Academy Awards have now concluded, with 'Anora' sweeping Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Screenplay, and Best Editing.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Best Picture
'Anora' has won the Oscar for Best Picture!
The film, directed by Sean Baker, won five Academy Awards!
'The Brutalist,' 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Conclave,' 'Dune 2,' 'Emilia Perez,' 'I'm Still Here,' 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Substance' and 'Wicked' were also nominated in this category.
Actress in a Leading Role
Actress in a Leading Role Oscar goes to 25-year-old Mikey Madison for 'Anora.'
This is her first Oscar.
She triumphed over Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore, and Fernanda Torres.
Best Director
One of the biggest honors of the night, Best Director, has been awarded to Sean Baker for 'Anora,' marking his third Oscar victory!
He defeated Brady Corbet, James Mangold, Jacques Audiard, and Coralie Fargeat.
Actor in a Leading Role
The coveted Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role goes to Adrien Brody for 'The Brutalist.'
This is the second Academy Award of his career.
Sebastian Stan, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, and Ralph Fiennes were also eyeing this honor.
Music (Original Score)
'The Brutalist' bags the Oscar for Music (Original Score).
'Wicked,' 'Conclave,' 'Emilia Perez,' and 'The Wild Robot' were also nominated in this competitive category.
International Feature Film
The Oscar for International Feature Film goes to 'I’m Still Here,' marking the first Academy Award for Brazil.
It defeated 'Emilia Perez' and 'The Girl with the Needle,' among other titles.
Cinematography
The Academy Award for Cinematography has been snagged by Lol Crawley for 'The Brutalist.'
This is his first Oscar win!
Heartfelt tribute
Morgan Freeman pays tribute to the late Gene Hackman at the #Oscars
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 3, 2025
“He won 2 Oscars but most importantly, he won the hearts of film-lovers around the world”
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Live Action Short Film
And the Oscar goes to... 'I’m Not a Robot.'
Guneet Monga's 'Anuja,' which is streaming on Netflix, was also nominated for this category.
Visual Effects
'Dune 2' wins the Oscar for Visual Effects!
'Alien: Romulus,' 'Better Man,' 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' and 'Wicked' were also eyeing this award.
Best Sound
'Dune 2' has won the Oscar for Best Sound.
'Wicked' and 'The Wild Robot,' among others, were competing in this category.
Documentary Feature Film
'No Other Land' has emerged victorious in the Documentary Feature Film category!
It defeated titles such as 'Black Box Diaries' and 'Porcelain War.'
Documentary Short Film
The Academy Award for Documentary Short Film goes to 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra.'
Stream it on Netflix.
'Death By Numbers' and 'Incident' were among the other acclaimed short films nominated in this category.
Music (Original Song)
'El Mal' from the musical drama 'Emilia Perez' wins the Oscar for Music (Original Song).
The film is streaming on Mubi and is leading the nominations with 13 nods!
Production Design
The Academy Award for Best Production Design goes to the musical drama 'Wicked.'
The film stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Actress in a Supporting Role
Zoe Saldana ('Emilia Perez' )has won the Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role.
Felicity Jones, Ariana Grande, Monica Barbaro, and Isabella Rossellini were also nominated in this category.
Film Editing
The Film Editing Oscar has been clinched by Sean Baker for 'Anora.'
This is his second win at the 97th Oscars!
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
And....the Oscar goes to 'The Substance'!
The Demi Moore-led body horror film is streaming on Mubi.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Peter Straughan has bagged the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Conclave.'
The film is directed by Edward Berger.
Congratulations!