Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and The Substance collect esteemed awards during a subdued, genre-specific Oscars ceremony
The 2025 Oscars were a night to remember, filled with historic wins, record-breaking achievements, and a celebration of artistic excellence. Here's a rundown of the evening's major awards.
In the film category, Sean Baker's indie film "Anora" stole the show, winning a total of five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. "Anora" also broke the record for the most Oscars won by a single person in one night.
Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Best Costume Design Oscar for his work on "Wicked". The musical also won the Best Production Design award.
"Dune: Part Two" took home two prestigious awards: Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. In the documentary category, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" won Best Documentary Short Film, while "No Other Land" was crowned Best Documentary Feature Film.
The Best Original Song award went to "El Mal" from "Emilia Pérez", and the Best Original Score was won by the same film, composed by Emilia Pérez herself. The Best Adapted Screenplay award was given to "Conclave" written by Emilia Pérez.
In the international category, Brazil's "I'm Still Here" won Best International Feature Film. The Best Makeup and Hairstyling award was given to "The Substance".
Walt Disney's record of 4 Oscars in 1954 was matched by Sean Baker, as "Anora" won a total of five Oscars. This marks a significant achievement, as no individual person is stated as winning multiple awards, but the film itself won five prizes overall.
The 2025 Oscars were a night to remember, with a diverse range of winners and record-breaking achievements. The celebration of artistic excellence was a testament to the power of cinema and the creativity of its makers.
