If you missed the 97th Academy Awards, don’t worry — the internet definitely didn’t. Between surprise wins, streaming fails, and enough meme material to fuel TikTok for weeks, the 2025 Oscars delivered chaos, class, and Conan O’Brien’s very first Oscars monologue. (Spoiler: it was weird.)
And yes, a Hulu fail literally cut off the Best Picture winner for millions. No, we’re not over it.
🎥 “Anora” Just Made Oscars History (and Gen Z Proud)
Let’s start with the night’s unmissable headline: Anora didn’t just win — it dominated.
Sean Baker’s buzzy indie drama pulled off a full sweep, walking away with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress for breakout star Mikey Madison.
Fun fact: Baker now ties Walt Disney for most Oscars in a single night. Yes, that Walt Disney. And Madison? She just became the first Gen Z actor to ever win an Oscar. Cue every Gen Z Swiftie shouting “era-defining!”
“Mikey Madison just took an Oscar from under Demi Moore’s nose. The Gen Z reign begins.”
— @redcarpetrewind, X
🏆 Big Wins You (Probably) Didn’t See Coming
While Anora was the obvious winner, the Academy sprinkled a few jaw-droppers along the way:
- Adrien Brody snagged his second Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist — a full two decades after The Pianist. Talk about a comeback arc.
- Zoe Saldaña made history as the first Dominican-American to win an acting Oscar, thanks to her knockout role in Emilia Pérez.
- Flow, a stunning indie animated film from Latvia, beat out Pixar to win Best Animated Feature — yes, you read that right.
- And Brazil finally got its Oscar moment as I’m Still Here became the country’s first film to win Best International Feature.
For a full list of winners, check out Business Insider’s 2025 Oscars rundown.
😬 The Snubs Heard ’Round the Dolby Theatre
What’s an Oscars night without a few snubs to stir up TikTok rage?
Let’s talk Demi Moore, who was the frontrunner for The Substance — but lost to Mikey Madison. Cue the drama.
“Demi Moore was giving Oscar. Mikey was giving Gen Z Tumblr-core. I’m mad.”
— u/satinbruise, Reddit
And then there’s the ghost of Gladiator II. Despite Denzel Washington’s massive return and a high-budget campaign push, he was left out of the nominee list entirely. Angelina Jolie (Maria) and Nicole Kidman (Babygirl) also got the cold shoulder.
😂 Stream Glitches, Conan’s Roast, and Meme Mania
Let’s talk about the real show — the chaos.
Host Conan O’Brien went full late-night unfiltered. Some bits landed, others nosedived.
“Conan’s monologue felt like a podcast no one edited.”
— @oscarnightsurvivor, TikTok
But the night’s biggest blunder? Hulu cut off the broadcast just before the Best Picture announcement. Millions of viewers missed the Anora moment. (Cue conspiracy theories and digital rioting.)
“This is my villain origin story. I subscribed to Hulu for this??”
— u/screencrier, Reddit
The memes flew fast. From awkward audience cutaways to Karla Sofía Gascón’s stunned reaction shot, this year’s Oscars proved that the only thing more dramatic than the winners is Twitter commentary in real time.
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🧠 FAQ: Oscars 2025 Edition
Who won Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars?
Anora took home Best Picture — and four more Oscars — making it the night’s biggest winner.
What were the biggest surprises?
Demi Moore’s loss in Best Actress, Adrien Brody’s comeback win, and the Hulu stream cut-off that made fans furious.
What were some major firsts?
Zoe Saldaña became the first Dominican-American to win an acting Oscar, and I’m Still Here gave Brazil its first-ever win in International Feature.
Was the Hulu glitch real?
Sadly, yes. Hulu’s stream dropped right before the final award, cutting millions off mid-ceremony.
