2025 Oscars: Get Ready for the Jaw-Droppers Biggest Snubs and Totally Unexpected Wins!

Movie fans the 97th Academy Awards just wrapped up and wow what a night! We had big wins major upsets and moments that left everyone talking . Forget predictable this Oscars ceremony was full of surprises and we are breaking down all the biggest shockers and snubs you need to know about.

'Anora' Sweeps the Oscars: Indie Film Steals the Show with Best Picture and More!

Sean Baker's indie film Anora was the big winner of the night taking home a massive five awards including Best Picture! This screwball dramedy about a sex worker and a Russian oligarch's son totally dominated. Baker himself also scored Best Director Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. Talk about an indie movie triumph!

Anora winning Best Picture was not a total lock but it was definitely a big moment for independent cinema. It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes earlier and kept picking up steam throughout awards season. Turns out voters really loved Baker's unique storytelling and the fantastic performance from Mikey Madison.

Demi Moore Snubbed for Best Actress? Mikey Madison Scores a Surprise Win!

Speaking of Mikey Madison in a major upset she snagged the Best Actress Oscar for Anora! Many people thought Demi Moore was a sure thing for The Substance especially after her wins at the Golden Globes SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards. Moore's performance was powerful and it seemed like her time to finally win an Oscar.

But Madison pulled off the surprise win proving that you can never truly predict the Oscars. Her performance in Anora clearly resonated with Academy voters making for one of the night's biggest jaw-dropping moments.

'I'm Still Here' Beats Out 'Emilia Pérez' in Surprise International Feature Win

Another shocker in the International Feature category! Most folks expected Emilia Pérez with its 13 nominations to take home the prize. But nope the Oscar went to I'm Still Here a film from Brazil. This was a definite underdog story and a win that surprised many especially considering the buzz around Emilia Pérez.

'Nosferatu' and 'A Complete Unknown' Shut Out Despite Oscar Buzz

Two films that got a lot of attention with nominations Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown both ended up going home empty-handed. Nosferatu with its four nominations and A Complete Unknown with a whopping eight nominations were predicted by some to win in technical categories or screenplay. However neither film picked up a single Oscar proving that nominations don't always translate to wins.

Diane Warren's Oscar Curse Continues: 16th Nomination No Win!

Poor Diane Warren. The legendary songwriter was nominated for Best Original Song for the 16th time this year for "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight. And for the 16th time she lost. This year the award went to "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez. While Warren did receive an honorary Oscar in 2022 that competitive win still eludes her. Maybe next year Diane!

Category Fraud? Supporting Wins Raise Eyebrows

Some Oscar watchers are raising questions about the Supporting Actor categories. While Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña both won for Best Supporting Actor and Actress respectively some argue their roles in Starring Jerry Seinfeld and Emilia Pérez were actually lead performances. This whole "category fraud" debate always comes up at the Oscars and this year is no different. Are actors being put in supporting categories to increase their chances of winning even when they are really the leads?

Top 5 Biggest Oscar Surprises & Snubs of 2025:

1. Mikey Madison wins Best Actress: Upsetting frontrunner Demi Moore.
2. Anora wins Best Picture: Indie film triumphs over bigger contenders.
3. I'm Still Here wins Best International Feature: Beats out heavily favored Emilia Pérez.
4. Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown Win Zero Oscars: Shut out despite multiple nominations.
5. Diane Warren loses Best Original Song Again: Extends her streak to 16 nominations without a competitive win.

Oscars 2025: Unpredictable and Unforgettable

The 2025 Oscars were definitely a night of surprises proving once again that the Academy Awards are never predictable. From indie film victories to shocking upsets and long-awaited recognition this ceremony had it all. Whether you agree with all the winners or not it was certainly an Oscars night that will be talked about for a while!

Movie fans the 97th Academy Awards just wrapped up and wow what a night! We had big wins major upsets and moments that left everyone talking . Forget predictable this Oscars ceremony was full of surprises and we are breaking down all the biggest shockers and snubs you need to know about.

'Anora' Sweeps the Oscars: Indie Film Steals the Show with Best Picture and More!

Sean Baker's indie film Anora was the big winner of the night taking home a massive five awards including Best Picture! This screwball dramedy about a sex worker and a Russian oligarch's son totally dominated. Baker himself also scored Best Director Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. Talk about an indie movie triumph!

Anora winning Best Picture was not a total lock but it was definitely a big moment for independent cinema. It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes earlier and kept picking up steam throughout awards season. Turns out voters really loved Baker's unique storytelling and the fantastic performance from Mikey Madison.

Demi Moore Snubbed for Best Actress? Mikey Madison Scores a Surprise Win!

Speaking of Mikey Madison in a major upset she snagged the Best Actress Oscar for Anora! Many people thought Demi Moore was a sure thing for The Substance especially after her wins at the Golden Globes SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards. Moore's performance was powerful and it seemed like her time to finally win an Oscar.

But Madison pulled off the surprise win proving that you can never truly predict the Oscars. Her performance in Anora clearly resonated with Academy voters making for one of the night's biggest jaw-dropping moments.

'I'm Still Here' Beats Out 'Emilia Pérez' in Surprise International Feature Win

Another shocker in the International Feature category! Most folks expected Emilia Pérez with its 13 nominations to take home the prize. But nope the Oscar went to I'm Still Here a film from Brazil. This was a definite underdog story and a win that surprised many especially considering the buzz around Emilia Pérez.

'Nosferatu' and 'A Complete Unknown' Shut Out Despite Oscar Buzz

Two films that got a lot of attention with nominations Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown both ended up going home empty-handed. Nosferatu with its four nominations and A Complete Unknown with a whopping eight nominations were predicted by some to win in technical categories or screenplay. However neither film picked up a single Oscar proving that nominations don't always translate to wins.

Diane Warren's Oscar Curse Continues: 16th Nomination No Win!

Poor Diane Warren. The legendary songwriter was nominated for Best Original Song for the 16th time this year for "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight. And for the 16th time she lost. This year the award went to "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez. While Warren did receive an honorary Oscar in 2022 that competitive win still eludes her. Maybe next year Diane!

Category Fraud? Supporting Wins Raise Eyebrows

Some Oscar watchers are raising questions about the Supporting Actor categories. While Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña both won for Best Supporting Actor and Actress respectively some argue their roles in Starring Jerry Seinfeld and Emilia Pérez were actually lead performances. This whole "category fraud" debate always comes up at the Oscars and this year is no different. Are actors being put in supporting categories to increase their chances of winning even when they are really the leads?

Top 5 Biggest Oscar Surprises & Snubs of 2025:

1. Mikey Madison wins Best Actress: Upsetting frontrunner Demi Moore.
2. Anora wins Best Picture: Indie film triumphs over bigger contenders.
3. I'm Still Here wins Best International Feature: Beats out heavily favored Emilia Pérez.
4. Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown Win Zero Oscars: Shut out despite multiple nominations.
5. Diane Warren loses Best Original Song Again: Extends her streak to 16 nominations without a competitive win.

Oscars 2025: Unpredictable and Unforgettable

The 2025 Oscars were definitely a night of surprises proving once again that the Academy Awards are never predictable. From indie film victories to shocking upsets and long-awaited recognition this ceremony had it all. Whether you agree with all the winners or not it was certainly an Oscars night that will be talked about for a while!