Academy Awards Winners
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, with "One Battle After Another" winning six Oscars, including Best Picture and the newly introduced Best Casting award for Cassandra Kulukundis. As of March 15, 2026, Michael B. Jordan received Best Actor for "Sinners," and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for "Hamnet." The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 3, 2025, saw "Anora" win Best Picture and Mikey Madison Best Actress, garnering 19.69 million viewers and live-streaming on Hulu for the first time. The Academy also implemented a new rule excluding AI-generated actors and scripts from award eligibility following the 97th ceremony.
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March 2026 — 1 developments
"One Battle After Another" wins six Oscars, including Best Picture; Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley take acting awards
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, with "One Battle After Another" winning six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Casting. Michael B. Jordan received Best Actor for "Sinners," and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for "Hamnet." A new Best Casting category was introduced, awarded to Cassandra Kulukundis for "One Battle After Another."
January 2026 — 1 developments
Conan O'Brien hosted the 97th Academy Awards; 'Sinners' leads 98th Oscar nominations
Nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards have been announced, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations. Conan O'Brien returned as host for the 97th Academy Awards.
September 2025 — 1 developments
Anora wins Best Picture, Sean Baker Best Director at 97th Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony has concluded, with 'Anora' winning Best Picture and Sean Baker taking home Best Director. Mikey Madison was awarded Best Actress for her role in 'Anora'. 'The Brutalist' won three awards, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody, and 'Dune: Part Two' secured wins for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.
March 2025 — 9 developments
Angel Reese reacts to Teyana Taylor's Oscars party look; The Guardian publishes 97th Academy Awards winners list
Angel Reese reacted to Teyana Taylor's Oscars party look with Aaron Pierre. The Guardian published a complete list of winners for the 97th Academy Awards.
97th Academy Awards Conclude with 'Anora' Dominating, Viewership Reaches Five-Year High
The 97th Academy Awards concluded with 'Anora' winning Best Picture, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Director for Sean Baker, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Screenplay. 'The Brutalist' and 'Dune: Part Two' each secured two awards, while 'Wicked' also received two accolades. The ceremony garnered 19.69 million viewers, marking a five-year high and its first time live-streaming on Hulu.
"Dune: Part Two" wins two Oscars; "In the Shadow of the Cypress" recognized as Best Animated Short
"Dune: Part Two" won two Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound, and "In the Shadow of the Cypress" was recognized as Best Animated Short.
97th Academy Awards viewership reaches five-year high, live-streamed on Hulu for first time
The 97th Academy Awards garnered 19.69 million viewers, marking a five-year high, and was live-streamed on Hulu for the first time.
Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña, Mikey Madison, and Sean Baker win at 97th Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards saw Kieran Culkin win Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "A Real Pain," and Zoe Saldaña win Best Actress in a Supporting Role. "Anora" won Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker, while Mikey Madison won Best Actress.
Academy Implements New Rule Excluding AI-Generated Actors and Scripts from Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has implemented a new rule excluding AI-generated actors and scripts from award eligibility. Human actors rendered by AI may be reviewed at the Academy's discretion. This policy change follows the conclusion of the 97th Academy Awards.
Julian Brave NoiseCat makes Oscars debut for 'Sugarcane', first Indigenous North American director nominated
Julian Brave NoiseCat is making his Oscars debut for the award-winning film 'Sugarcane'. NoiseCat is believed to be the first Indigenous North American director to receive an Oscar nomination in the Academy Awards' 97-year history.
Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor; 'I'm Still Here' Takes Best International Feature at Oscars
Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor at the 97th Academy Awards. Additionally, Brazil's 'I'm Still Here' was awarded Best International Feature.
Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins four Oscars, Mikey Madison becomes first Gen Z acting Oscar recipient
'Anora' won Best Director for Sean Baker, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison, making Madison the first Gen Z recipient of an acting Oscar. Sean Baker's four Oscar wins for a single film tied Walt Disney's historical record, and Adrien Brody secured his second Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Brutalist.'
February 2025 — 3 developments
Academy Museum to Host Screening of Oscar-Winning Animated Film 'Flow'
The Academy Museum is hosting a screening of Flow, the 97th Oscar Winner for Animated Feature Film.
Academy members conclude final voting for all categories
Final voting by Academy members for all categories concluded.
Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone to Present at 97th Oscars
Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone will present at the 97th Oscars.
January 2025 — 3 developments
97th Academy Awards Nominations Announced; 'Emilia Pérez' Leads with 13 Nods
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, 2025, with 'Emilia Pérez' leading with 13 nominations, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' with 10 each. Karla Sofía Gascôn became the first openly transgender woman nominated for an acting award, and Caroline Fargeat was the 10th woman nominated for Best Director.
RaMell Ross's 'Nickel Boys' Excluded from 97th Academy Awards Consideration
The nomination ceremony for the 97th Academy Awards is scheduled for January 23, and films like “Wicked” and “Anora” are expected to be included. RaMell Ross's “Nickel Boys” has been excluded from award consideration.
Academy Awards Announce Nominations for 97th Ceremony
The official nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced, revealing the films, actors, and craftspeople in contention for an Oscar.
December 2024 — 2 developments
97th Academy Awards Eligibility Period Concludes
The eligibility period for films to qualify for the 97th Academy Awards officially concluded.
The Academy announces shortlists for nominations
The Academy announced shortlists in various categories, narrowing down the field of contenders for nominations.
November 2024 — 1 developments
Governors Awards Ceremony Presents Honorary Academy Awards
The 15th Governors Awards ceremony was held, where honorary Academy Awards were presented to deserving individuals.
January 2024 — 1 developments
97th Academy Awards eligibility period begins for films released in 2024
The eligibility period for films to be considered for the 97th Academy Awards officially began, covering films released in 2024.