Hollywood rolled out the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The star-studded evening celebrated a transformative year in global cinema, with themes of diversity, innovation, and political resonance shaping many of the night’s biggest moments.

🏆 Major Winners of the Night

• Best Picture: “The Eternal Spring”A historical drama about environmental resistance in post-pandemic South America. Directed by Chilean filmmaker Isabel Navarro, it was lauded for its emotional depth and sweeping cinematography.

  
  

• Best Director: Isabel Navarro – “The Eternal Spring”Nav

  arro made history as the first Latina director to win the Oscar in this category.

  
  

• Best Actor: Daniel Kaluuya – “Broken Chains”Kaluuya portrayed a formerly incarcerated man fighting systemic injustice in 1980s Chicago. His performance was widely hailed as his most powerful to date.

  
  

• Best Actress: Lupita Nyong’o – “Silent City”In a haunting role as a mother navigating life in a war-torn refugee zone, Nyong’o took home her second Oscar.

  
  

• Best Supporting Actor: John Cho – “Echoes of Silence”Cho played a Korean poet living in exile during the 1970s. His win was seen as a landmark for Asian-American representation.

  
  

• Best Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose – “Rosalind”A Shakespeare-inspired political satire with a modern feminist twist. DeBose’s bold performance stole the show.

  
  

📽️ Other Highlights

• Best Animated Feature: “Nebula Kids” (Pixar)A vibrant space adventure tackling themes of climate change and AI ethics.

  
  

• Best International Feature: “The Forgotten River” (Nigeria)Nigeria’s entry received a standing ovation during its presentation, highlighting the rise of African cinema on the global stage.

  
  

• Best Original Song: “Rise Again” – BeyoncéFeatured in “Broken Chains”, the track brought the crowd to its feet with a live performance and politically charged visuals.

  
  

🌍 A Night of Political Undertones

While the Oscars are often known for glitz and glamor, 2025’s show featured powerful political moments:

• Speeches touched on the Myanmar earthquake, Gaza conflict, and climate justice.

  
  

• Isabel Navarro dedicated her win to “the protectors of the Amazon and every voice silenced by corporate greed.”

  
  

• Daniel Kaluuya called for reforms to the U.S. criminal justice system during his acceptance speech.

  
  

👗 Fashion & Firsts

This year’s Oscars red carpet was more sustainable than ever. Celebrities embraced eco-conscious couture:

• Zendaya stunned in a recycled silk gown made from marine waste plastics.

  
  

• Timothée Chalamet wore a vegan leather tux with solar-reactive fabric.

  
  

In another first, AI-generated short films were nominated for Best Short Film, reflecting the industry’s embrace of creative technology.

🎥 Legacy of 2025 Oscars

Critics are already calling the 97th Academy Awards one of the most culturally impactful ceremonies of the decade. With a blend of historic wins, global storytelling, and bold commentary, the Oscars served not just as a celebration of film — but as a mirror to the moment we’re living in.