The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, stand as the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry, celebrating excellence in cinematic achievements. Since their debut in 1929, the Oscars have grown into a global cultural phenomenon, recognizing outstanding contributions in acting, directing, screenwriting, and technical fields like cinematography and visual effects. To Oscar Awards winners, winning an Oscar is more than just an accolade it’s a career-defining moment that can elevate filmmakers, actors, and entire productions to new heights.
The awards amplify a film’s visibility, often reshaping industry trends and influencing the trajectory of cinematic storytelling. Beyond individual recognition, the Oscars serve as a mirror to society, spotlighting films that reflect contemporary issues, push artistic boundaries, and capture the evolving landscape of global cinema. This blend of prestige, influence, and cultural relevance cements the Oscars’ enduring significance in the world of entertainment. Here’s a full list showing the various categories and winners of the prestigious awards:
1. Best Picture
Winner: Anora
Nominees:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
2. Best Director
Winner: Sean Baker, Anora
Nominees:
- Sean Baker, Anora
- Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
3. Best Actor
Winner: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Nominees:
- Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
4. Best Actress
Winner: Mikey Madison, Anora
Nominees:
- Mikey Madison, Anora
- Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
- Demi Moore, The Substance
- Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
5. Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Nominees:
- Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
6. Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Nominees:
- Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
- Ariana Grande, Wicked
- Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
- Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
- Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
7. Best Original Screenplay
Winner: Sean Baker, Anora
Nominees:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- The Substance
8. Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner: Peter Straughan, Conclave
Nominees:
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Nickel Boys
9. Best Animated Feature
Winner: Flow
Nominees:
- Flow
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- Memoir of a Snail
10. Best International Feature
Winner: I’m Still Here
Nominees:
- I’m Still Here
- Emilia Pérez
11. Best Documentary Feature
Winner: No Other Land
12. Best Cinematography
Winner: The Brutalist
Nominees:
- The Brutalist
- Nosferatu
13. Best Costume Design
Winner: Wicked
Nominees:
- Wicked
- The Substance
14. Best Film Editing
Winner: Anora
Nominees:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
15. Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Winner: The Substance
Nominees:
- The Substance
- Wicked
16. Best Original Score
Winner: The Brutalist
Nominees:
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
17. Best Original Song
Winner: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
Nominees:
- “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
- “Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez
18. Best Production Design
Winner: Wicked
Nominees:
- Wicked
- Nosferatu
- Conclave
19. Best Sound
Winner: Dune: Part Two
Nominees:
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
20. Best Visual Effects
Winner: Dune: Part Two
Nominees:
- Dune: Part Two
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
21. Best Documentary Short
Winner: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
22. Best Live Action Short
Winner: In the Shadow of the Cypress
23. Best Animated Short
Winner: Flow