Comprehensive Summary of the 97th Academy Awards Winners and Key Moments

The 97th Academy Awards concluded with significant wins for Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ and Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’. ‘Anora’ won Best Picture and earned a total of five Oscars, including Best Actress for Mikey Madison and Best Director for Sean Baker, tying Walt Disney’s record for most Oscars won by an individual in four categories. Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’ received accolades for Best Actor, with Adrien Brody winning for his role as Laszlo Toth, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography. Other notable winners included Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’ for Best International Feature Film, ‘Dune: Part Two’ for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound, and ‘Wicked’ securing Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. The ceremony also saw first-time winners like Zoe Saldana for Best Supporting Actress and Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi for Best Animated Short. The Oscars 2025, hosted by Conan O’Brien, highlighted both established and emerging talent, with performances from LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE. Indian audiences were able to follow the live streaming on Star Movies and JioHotstar. Overall, the awards reflected a blend of international recognition, independent cinema triumphs, and memorable performances across multiple categories.