Hollywood’s biggest night unfolded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as the 97th Academy Awards celebrated cinematic excellence. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the star-studded event delivered unforgettable moments, surprises, and a powerful showcase of talent from around the globe.
The night belonged to “Anora,” which took home the coveted Best Picture award, cementing its place as a cinematic masterpiece. Sean Baker’s direction led the film to triumph, securing him the Best Director award. Mikey Madison’s gripping performance in the film also earned her the Best Actress accolade, solidifying “Anora” as the biggest winner of the evening.
Adrien Brody added another Oscar to his career, winning Best Actor for his role in “The Brutalist.” Zoe Saldaña shone brightly as she secured Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez,” while Kieran Culkin’s performance in “A Real Pain” earned him Best Supporting Actor.
International cinema made a strong impact as Brazil’s “I’m Still Here” won Best International Feature, proving once again that powerful storytelling knows no borders. Meanwhile, the animated feature category saw “Flow” emerge victorious, captivating audiences with its visual brilliance and narrative depth.
Screenwriting categories were fiercely competitive, with “Anora” winning Best Original Screenplay, while “Conclave” claimed Best Adapted Screenplay. Music also played a key role in the evening’s magic, as “El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez” took home Best Original Song, adding a lyrical triumph to the film’s success.
“Dune: Part Two” dominated the technical categories, winning Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, reinforcing its legacy as a sci-fi spectacle. The dazzling world of “Wicked” was recognized for its stunning artistry, taking home Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, showcasing the film’s meticulous craftsmanship.
The Oscars were not just about the big-budget blockbusters; the short film categories also had their moment in the spotlight. “I’m Not a Robot” won Best Live Action Short, while “In the Shadow of the Cypress” was crowned Best Animated Short, proving that storytelling brilliance comes in all forms and lengths.
Full List of Winners and Nominees
Best Picture
🏆 WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
Best Actress
🏆 WINNER: Mikey Madison – Anora
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Best Actor
🏆 WINNER: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress
🏆 WINNER: Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Best Supporting Actor
🏆 WINNER: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Yura Borisov – Anora
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Best Director
🏆 WINNER: Sean Baker – Anora
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Best International Feature
🏆 WINNER: I’m Still Here – Brazil
The Girl with the Needle – Denmark
Emilia Pérez – France
The Seed of the Sacred Fig – Germany
Flow – Latvia
Best Animated Feature
🏆 WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
Best Original Screenplay
🏆 WINNER: Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
September 5 – Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Adapted Screenplay
🏆 WINNER: Conclave – Peter Straughan
A Complete Unknown – Jay Cocks and James Mangold
Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard
Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
Sing Sing – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Best Original Song
🏆 WINNER: El Mal – Emilia Pérez
Never Too Late – Elton John: Never Too Late
Mi Camino – Emilia Pérez
Like A Bird – Sing Sing
The Journey – The Six Triple Eight
Best Original Score
🏆 WINNER: The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Best Documentary Feature
🏆 WINNER: No Other Land
Black Box Diaries
Porcelain War
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Sugarcane
Best Costume Design
🏆 WINNER: Wicked
Nosferatu
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Gladiator II
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
🏆 WINNER: The Substance
A Different Man
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
Wicked
Best Production Design
🏆 WINNER: Wicked
The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Conclave
Best Sound
🏆 WINNER: Dune: Part Two
A Complete Unknown
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Best Film Editing
🏆 WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
Best Cinematography
🏆 WINNER: The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Maria
Nosferatu
Best Visual Effects
🏆 WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
Best Live Action Short
🏆 WINNER: I’m Not a Robot
Anuja
The Last Ranger
A Lien
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Best Animated Short
🏆 WINNER: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Beautiful Men
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Best Documentary Short
🏆 WINNER: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Death by Numbers
I Am Ready, Warden
Incident
Instruments of a Beating Heart
