List of winners of the 2025 Oscars
Discover the complete list of winners of the 2025 Oscars. Find out who took home the statuette in the main film categories.
2025 Oscars: A night full of emotions and memorable speeches. – Photo: Courtesy.
In a ceremony full of glamour, emotions and memorable moments, the 2025 Oscars celebrated the best of international cinema. Under the charismatic host Conan O’Brien, who brought his characteristic witty humor, the 97th edition of the most prestigious awards in the industry took place at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The 2025 Oscars ceremony continues to surprise with unique moments and speeches that will remain etched in the memory of viewers.
Below is a detailed review of the winners announced so far, in the order in which they were announced.
List of winners of the 2025 Oscars
- Kieran Culkin wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
Actor Kieran Culkin took home the award for Best Supporting Actor , giving one of the most emotional and entertaining speeches of the night.
- Flow wins the Oscar for Best Animated Film
The winner of the Best Animated Film category was Flow, a Latvian production that made history by being the first from its country to receive this award.
- In the Shadow of the Cypress, Best Animated Short
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film went to In the Shadow of the Cypress, an Iranian work that stood out for both its artistic quality and the social message it contains.
- Paul Tazewell makes history with the Oscar for Best Costume Design
Designer Paul Tazewell took home the award for Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked.
- Anora wins the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
Sean Baker, director of Anora , took the stage to accept the award for Best Original Screenplay.
- Conclave wins the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay
The award for Best Adapted Screenplay went to Conclave, written by Peter Straughan.
- The Substance wins the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
The team of La Sustancia, composed of Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne Scarselli, took home the award for Best Makeup and Hair. In a brief speech, they thanked the teamwork that made this technical achievement possible.
- Anora shines again with the Oscar for Best Editing
Sean Baker returned to the stage to collect the Oscar for Best Editing, the second of the night for Anora.
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- Zoe Saldana, Best Supporting Actress
Zoe Saldana won the award for Best Supporting Actress, in one of the most anticipated categories of the night. The actress, excited, thanked the recognition and highlighted her pride in her Latin roots.
- Wicked wins Best Production Design
The Wicked team, led by Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales, took home the Oscar for Best Production Design . In their speech, they described the project as “one of our great experiences.” This award reaffirms the technical success of the film
- ‘El Mal’ by Emilia Pérez is the Best Original Song
The Best Original Song category went to El Mal, by Emilia Pérez, in what was one of the most anticipated victories of the night. Camille and Clément Ducol, who were in charge of the composition, went up on stage to thank the winners.
- The Only Woman in the Orchestra is the Best Documentary Short
The award for Best Documentary Short went to The Only Woman in the Orchestra, directed by Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington. In their speech, the filmmakers highlighted the role of art in difficult times.
- No Other Land is the Best Documentary
In a sensitive category, the Best Documentary award went to No Other Land. Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ball and Yuval Abraham took to the stage and gave a powerful speech:
“I hope my daughter does not live the same life I live. Always under surveillance and displacement due to the occupation. This is the harsh reality that we have experienced and it persists. We demand measures to end the ethnic cleansing suffered by the Palestinian people.” Her words shocked the audience, making clear the power of cinema to make urgent realities visible.
- Dune: Part 2 wins the Oscar for Best Sound
Dune: Part 2 began to shine in the technical categories, winning the award for Best Sound. Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill took the stage to accept the award, highlighting the teamwork that made this achievement possible.
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- Dune: Part 2 adds another Oscar for Best Visual Effects
The evening continued with another triumph for Dune: Part 2, this time taking home the award for Best Visual Effects. Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Gerd Nefzer and Rhys Salcombe collected the statuette, consolidating the film’s technical success at the gala. Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler were in charge of announcing the award.
- I’m Not a Robot wins the Oscar for Best Fiction Short Film
The award for Best Fiction Short Film went to I’m Not a Robot. Trent and Victoria Warmerdam took to the stage to thank the audience: “You put your heart into every scene.”
Victoria added humorously: “I’m not going to get pregnant, but I noticed that you put your hand on my back because you always protect me. We are Dutch and we don’t say it much, but I love you.” The speech drew smiles and applause.
- The Brutalist wins the Oscar for Best Cinematography
The Best Cinematography award went to Lol Crawley for her work on The Brutalist. In her speech, Crawley said: “Thank you for recognising that diamonds are the hardest to mine,” referring to the effort behind each shot.
- I’m Still Here wins the Oscar for Best International Film
Brazilian cinema shined with I’m Still Here, which took home the Oscar for Best International Film. Walter Salles, the film’s director, took the stage to dedicate the award: “Thank you on behalf of Brazilian cinema. This goes to a woman who did not surrender to the regime.” His moving message resonated with the audience.
Other winners of the 2025 Oscars
- The Brutalist wins Best Soundtrack
The 2025 Academy Awards ceremony began with a recognition of musical excellence. Daniel Blumberg, composer of The Brutalist, took home the award for Best Original Score, highlighting the emotional impact his music brought to the film.
- Adrien Brody wins Best Actor
In a moment that will remain etched in the memory of film lovers, Adrien Brody won his second Oscar, this time for Best Actor. His performance in The Brutalist was acclaimed by critics and audiences, beating out big names in one of the most hotly contested categories of the year.
In his emotional speech, Brody shared, “Thank you all for the outpouring of love I’ve felt on this film. I feel very lucky… acting is a very fragile profession, but I have some perspective and it can all go away.” With this win, Brody reaffirms his place as one of the most prominent actors of his generation.
- Sean Baker wins Best Director for Anora
Sean Baker, a master of independent cinema, received the award for Best Director thanks to his extraordinary work on Anora.
- Mickey Madison wins Best Actress
Young actress Mickey Madison surprised the world by winning the Best Actress award for her role in Anora. In a category where Demi Moore was the favourite, Madison managed to win the hearts of voters with a moving and profound performance.
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“For me, Hollywood was very far away. It’s a dream come true,” the actress confessed with humility and emotion. She also dedicated her victory to the collective of sex workers, paying tribute to the group that inspired part of her character’s story. This award marks the beginning of a promising career for Madison.
- Anora is the Best Film at the Oscars
The evening was rounded off by Anora, which took home the Best Picture award, consolidating its position as the big winner of the 2025 Oscars. After sweeping several key categories, including Best Director and Best Actress, the production reaffirmed its place as a masterpiece of contemporary cinema.
The 2025 Oscars were a true celebration of artistic diversity and talent, and this edition will be remembered as one of the most vibrant and inspiring in recent history.
