Oscars 2025: 97th Oscar full List of Winners and Highlights
The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) celebrated the best in cinema, recognizing outstanding performances, direction, and technical achievements. This year’s winners list featured a mix of surprise victories .
The 97th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars 2025, celebrated the best in cinema on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the ceremony was a night of historic wins, emotional speeches, and memorable performances. Below is a detailed list of winners across major categories along with key highlights from the event.
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Oscars 2025: Full List of Winners
Category
Winner
Best Picture
Oppenheimer
Best Director
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Best Actor
Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)
Best Actress
Emma Stone (Poor Things)
Best Supporting Actor
Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)
Best Supporting Actress
Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)
Best Original Screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet, Arthur Harari)
Best Adapted Screenplay
American Fiction (Cord Jefferson)
Best Cinematography
Oppenheimer (Hoyte van Hoytema)
Best Editing
Oppenheimer
Best International Feature Film
The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)
Best Animated Feature
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Documentary Feature
20 Days in Mariupol
Best Original Song
What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish & Finneas)
Best Original Score
Oppenheimer (Ludwig Göransson)
Best Production Design
Poor Things
Best Costume Design
Poor Things
Best Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One
Highlights from the 97th Academy Awards
1. Oppenheimer Dominates the Night
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer emerged as the biggest winner, securing Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), and several technical awards.
2. Emma Stone Wins Her Second Oscar
Emma Stone claimed her second Academy Award for Poor Things, having previously won for La La Land in 2017.
3. A Historic Win for Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Da'Vine Joy Randolph took home Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Holdovers, marking a career-defining moment.
4. Billie Eilish and Finneas Win for 'What Was I Made For?'
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas won Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? from Barbie.
5. International and Animated Film Highlights
The Zone of Interest won Best International Feature Film, while Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Animated Feature.
6. Historic Win for Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One became the first Japanese film to win Best Visual Effects, marking a significant achievement for international cinema.
The Oscars 2025 celebrated a diverse range of cinematic excellence, recognizing both veterans and emerging talents. With Oppenheimer dominating the night, the ceremony will be remembered as a landmark event in Hollywood history.
FAQ
1. Who won the best film in 2025?
- “Anora” wins best picture to close out a fairy-tale night at the Oscars. Director Sean Baker and producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan win the Oscar for best picture for "Anora." Sean Baker's “Anora” has closed out a fairy-tale night by winning the Oscar for best picture at the 97th Academy Awards.
2. Who is performing at the Oscars in 2025?
- "Wicked" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will perform.
3. What 3 movies won 5 Oscars?
Only three films have won all five of these major awards: It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991)