The Oscars are a major celebration of film, honoring outstanding achievements in film, from acting to directing to special effects and costumes. Each year, surprises and upsets keep audiences on their toes, making it an exciting event for movie lovers everywhere. The 2025 ceremony showcased some unexpected wins, proving that the competition is always fierce and full of surprises.

The 2025 Oscars,  “Anora” won Best Picture, and Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her role in “Anora,” while Adrien Brody won Best Actor for “The Brutalist” and Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez”. All the nominees are  “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez,” “I’m Still Here,” and “Wicked,” among others, with actors like Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Cynthia Erivo being nominated. 

Some surprise wins at the Oscars were Mikey Madison for best actress in “Anora”, “Flow” winning best animated feature, and “I’m still here” taking the best international feature.

The film “Anora” won the most awards, taking home a total of five, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and more.