Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony took place amid the backdrop of Los Angeles' wildfire recovery.
Despite challenges, the event showcased powerful performances, including an opening tribute to LA and a stunning duet by Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Major wins of the night:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Other notable wins:
- The Brutalist secured three wins, including Best Cinematography and Best Score.
- Wicked took home two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
- Flow won Best Animated Feature Film.
- No Other Land won Best Documentary Feature.
- El Mal from Emilia Pérez won Best Original Song.
- With March 28, 2025, marking the release of Robinhood featuring David Warner, and other major films lined up, the future of cinema looks bright.
