The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 3 EST (March 4 IST) in Los Angeles, Hollywood, California, celebrating the best in cinema over the past year.
Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison secured the prestigious titles of Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively. Sean Baker’s film Anora emerged as the night's biggest winner, claiming the award for Best Picture.
The 2025 Oscar nominations featured notable films such as Emilia Perez, The Brutalist, and Anora. The event commenced with Robert Downey Jr. presenting the first award of the evening for Best Supporting Actor.
Here is the complete list of winners:
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Best Picture: Anora
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Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
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Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
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Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
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Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
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Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
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Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)
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Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker (Anora)
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Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
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Best Original Score: Daniel Bloomberg (The Brutalist)
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Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
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Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
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Best Original Song: El Mal from Emilia Perez
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Best International Feature Film: I'm Still Here
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Best Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
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Best Editing: Anora
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Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land
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Best Animated Feature Film: Flow
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Best Animated Short Film: In The Shadow of The Cypress
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Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell (Wicked)
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Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance
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Best Production Design: Wicked
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Best Live Action Short Film: I'm Not a Robot
The 97th Academy Awards are available for streaming on JioHotstar.