The 97th Academy Awards: Every Big Winner at the 2025 Oscars, Explained

This guide will show you all the biggest winners at the 2025 Oscars and let you know where they’re streaming online right now.

The 2025 Oscars have wrapped, and despite Emilia Perez going into the ceremony with the most nominations (scoring a whopping 13), it was Anora that became the night’s biggest winner. But on top of Anora scoring numerous awards, the Oscars also saw big wins for films like The Brutalist and A Real Pain. But what other films won major awards during the ceremony? Check out our guide below to see all the major winners at the 97th Academy Awards.

Best Animated Feature: Flow

With gorgeous colors, a fun plot, and lovable animal characters, Flow is a cozy, wholesome animated movie about a cat who finds his tribe amongst other animals after a flood. The Academy loved the movie’s moving story and great adventure.

Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana for Emila Perez

Zoe Saldana has been swooping up the award circuit this year, winning every major honor for her role in Emilia Perez. On top of her Oscar, she scored a SAG Award, a Golden Globe, and a Critics’ Choice award. Many say that Saldana was the true star of Emilia Perez, stealing every scene thanks to her great musical numbers and convincing performance.

Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain 

Culkan earned tons of awards for his role in A Real Pain, where he played a man on a journey of self-discovery who tries to mask his pain with humor. Critics and audiences loved Culkin’s raw and emotional performance that earned him a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and a BFATA on top of his Oscar. It’s been a great follow-up role after the conclusion of Succession, proving Culkin is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors.

Best Original Screenplay: Anora

Anora shocked, pleased, teased, and delighted audiences with its mix of drama, romance, and comedy. Sean Baker didn’t just write Anora, he also produced, directed, and edited it. Baker’s script helped bring Mikey Madison’s character to life, which helped humanize sex workers and create a wild love story that audiences weren’t expecting.

Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave

Conclave is a fantastic drama that comes together thanks to its shocking conclusion. But the entire film also tackles massive issues in the Catholic Church, revealing the inner power struggles and secret politics of the Vatican. It also has a phenomenal cast of Hollywood legends like Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, and Ralph Fiennes.

Best Actor: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist 

Adrien Brody scored his second Best Actor Oscar for his gripping film The Brutalist. In the movie, a Hungarian immigrant builds a life for himself in America through brutalist architecture. Brody did a fantastic job with the role and brought lots of emotion and intensity to his character, winning over critics, audiences, and the academy.

Best Director: Sean Baker for Anora

Sean Baker earned numerous Oscars for his film Anora, making it the night’s biggest winner. Before Anora, Baker was already gaining a reputation as a fantastic director thanks to his provocative indie hits like The Florida Project and Tangerine. But now, Baker is primed to become one of Hollywood’s biggest directors.

Best Actress: Mikey Madison for Anora

By the time Mikey Madison took home her award, it was clear that Anora was sweeping the night. Madison also became the first Scream alum to win an Oscar, proving that horror films can launch massive careers for talented actors.

Best Picture: Anora

Anora took home five Oscars, including Best Picture, proving the film was a massive hit for critics and audiences. The little indie film was made on a budget of just $6 million, but thanks to its rave reviews and word-of-mouth from stunned audiences, it’s already grossed more than $40 million at the box office. And thanks to its massive victory at the Oscars, Anora will likely see a second win in theaters.

Where Can I Watch The Biggest Oscar-Winning Movies?

Check out our guide below to find out where you can watch all of the Oscars’ biggest winners both online and in theaters.