Hollywood’s biggest night has once again brought together the most celebrated talents in the film industry, honoring the finest performances, breathtaking storytelling, and technical brilliance. The 97th Academy Awards showcased a diverse range of films and artists who have made a significant impact over the past year.
From gripping dramas to stunning animated features, and from innovative production design to mesmerizing performances, this year’s winners and nominees reflect the evolving landscape of cinema. Below is the full list of honorees, celebrating their contributions to the world of film.
Best Supporting Actor
One of the most anticipated categories of the evening, Best Supporting Actor, saw fierce competition between incredibly talented performers.
- Yura Borisov – Anora
- Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain (Winner)
- Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Kieran Culkin’s win was met with thunderous applause, as his portrayal in A Real Pain captivated audiences and critics alike.
Best Animated Feature
This year’s animated films pushed creative boundaries, blending storytelling with stunning visual artistry.
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot (Winner)
The Wild Robot took home the coveted award, solidifying its place as a modern animated classic.
Best Animated Short
Short films continue to prove that great storytelling isn’t about length but impact.
- Beautiful Men
- In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Magic Candies
- Wander to Wonder
- Yuck! (Winner)
Best Costume Design
In an era where period dramas and fantasy films thrive, costume design plays a crucial role in bringing characters to life.
- Wicked (Winner)
- Nosferatu
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
The dazzling, intricate costumes of Wicked rightfully earned the award.
Best Original Screenplay
The magic of cinema often begins on the page, and this year’s nominees demonstrated remarkable storytelling prowess.
- Anora – Sean Baker (Winner)
- The Brutalist – Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold
- A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
- September 5 – Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
- The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Sean Baker’s work on Anora was widely praised for its depth and originality.
Best Adapted Screenplay
When adapting a story for the screen, filmmakers must balance faithfulness to the source material with creative innovation.
- A Complete Unknown – Jay Cocks and James Mangold
- Conclave – Peter Straughan
- Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard
- Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes
- Sing Sing – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar (Winner)
Sing Sing impressed audiences and critics alike with its profound storytelling.
Best Production Design
The visual aesthetics of a film can transport audiences to different worlds, whether historical, futuristic, or fantastical.
- Wicked
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two (Winner)
- Nosferatu
- Conclave
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Character transformation through makeup and hairstyling is an art form in itself.
- A Different Man
- Emilia Pérez
- Nosferatu (Winner)
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Film Editing
Seamless editing enhances storytelling by maintaining pacing and emotional impact.
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked (Winner)
Best Supporting Actress
The performances in this category were nothing short of extraordinary.
- Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande – Wicked
- Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
- Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez (Winner)
Best Documentary Feature
Documentary films provide audiences with powerful insights into real-life stories.
- Black Box Diaries
- No Other Land
- Porcelain War
- Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
- Sugarcane (Winner)
Best Actor
A category filled with powerhouse performances.
- Adrien Brody – The Brutalist (Winner)
- Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
- Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Brody’s performance was a masterclass in emotional depth and character transformation.
Best Actress
These performances were raw, dynamic, and deeply moving.
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison – Anora (Winner)
- Demi Moore – The Substance
- Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Best Picture
The most prestigious award of the night celebrated the most compelling and well-crafted films of the year.
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked (Winner)
