By Ellite Times Team 
Hosted by Conan O’brien, the 97th Academy Awards was held on March 2nd, 2025 at the renowned Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles. Like previous years, the ceremony was streamed live on Hulu and broadcasted on ABC. The Oscars saw intense competition this year, especially with Emilia Pérez who had an impressive 13 nominations. Other notable competitors were Wicked and The Brutalist.
Biggest Winners of the Night
As expected, the 2025 Oscars recognized and celebrated outstanding accomplishments in filmmaking with several movies winning multiple awards.
Best Picture Winner: “Anora”
Anora, is a deeply resonating film and the clear winner of the public’s opinion, which led it to win the coveted Best Picture award this year. The film also won best director featuring Sean Baker, best actress Mikey Madison and best editing.
Best Actor and Best Female Actress
Best Actor: The Oscar for best actor went to renowned Adrien Brody for his superb work in The Brutalist.
Best Actress: The award for best actress in the movie Anora goes to Mikey Madison.
Recognition of Support Role
Best Supporting Male Actor: Kieran Culkin for a Real Pain
Best Supporting Female Actor: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Perez.
Prominent Edits in Important Sectors.
Best Director: Sean Baker for Anora.
Sean Baker won Best Director for the film Anora which means his work in the film was extremely acclaimed. His captivating narratives and revelations paired with his visionary approach contributed to the overall success of the film.
Awarding Screenplays.
Anora as best original screenplay.
Conclave as best adapted screenplay.
Best Cinematography: The Brutalist
Best Editing: Anora
Best Production Design: Wicked
Best Costume Design: Wicked
Musical Highlights.
One of the highly awaited Oscars, Best Original Song. “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, was a winner for best original song leaving her fans amazed. The song featured in the film has been credited to Clément Ducol and Camille, adding great musical value to the film.
The award for best original score went to The Brutalist further enhancing the movie’s status and impact more than just through visuals.
For Animation and International Cinema.
Best Animated feature: Flow (Latvia)
Best International feature: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
These films demonstrated the global scope of talent and narratives which the oscar’s aims to showcase the diverse talent in cinema.
For Technical Excellence
Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Best Makeup & Hairstyling: The Substance
In these sections, the amazing work of behind the scenes cinematographers who created these jaw-dropping movie worlds to life were also appreciated.
A Night to Recall
Walt Disney Hall hosted the spectacular 97th Academy Awards which honored and celebrated the best in show business. From moving portrayals to spectacular shows, the night was a celebration of art and the beauty that can come from it.
If you wished to watch the event from the comfort of your home, you can now find the full ceremony alongside acceptance speeches and red carpet highlights featuring all the glamor streamed online. Surprises and heartfelt memories from the Oscars 2025 will surely be unforgettable.