Hollywood’s award season took only an unpredictable turn at Critics Choice Awards in 2025, shook up the Oscars race with surprise victory, bold statements and some heading creations. The evening was held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on February 7, after several delays caused by the devastating Los Angeles fire fires, and kept the feeling of emotional speech, unexpected absence and moments that had the room buzzing.
Brody shines, Moore stays on top
Sean Baker’s 2024 comedy drama Aor appeared as the largest winner of the night and claimed the coveted title in the best picture after being stumbled at the Golden Globes, while Wicked, Emilia Pérezand The subject Each one took home three awards and claimed their dominance over several categories.
Adrien Brody secured the best actor’s price for BrutalistMarks another milestone in his long and varying career. When he reflected on the unpredictable nature of the award season, he said: “I have done this since I was 12 years old, so I know very clearly that these moments are long and get between in the life of an actor, and I do not take this for granted. “His acceptance speech took a lighter turn when an audience member shouted,” More recently you have done well! ” – To which Brody laughed, “” lately! “I appreciate it.”
Demi Moore continued her award season sweep and won the best actress for The subject After her Golden Globe triumph, strengthen her position as Frontunner. The subject Continued to raise awards, win the best original script and best hair and makeup, which adds Moore’s actors.
Meanwhile, zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) and Kieran Culkin (A real pain) took home to support awards, although Culkin was particularly absent. Saldaña’s victory received a rushing applause, but the moment is overshadowed some of the controversy around her Emilia Pérez Co -star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose revived tweets aroused a backlash, which led to her absence from the event.
A wonderful surprise?
One of the biggest surprises of the night came when Evil Director Jon M. Chu Snagged Best Director and served what was undoubtedly the highest applause for a movie -related win. SUPPED BY ACADEMY AWARDS This year, Chu seized the moment with humor, raised its trophy and exclaims, “I will win it Oscar,” to a chorus of cheer. His film also secured prices in the best production design and best costume design.
TV triumphs and a gripping tribute
While film categories stole the limelight, TV had their own prominent moments. Fx Shogun dominated the TV categories with four victories, while Hacks Added three trophies to their growing line, including the best comedy series. Netflix’s Baby cleaner Also had a big moment and took home the best limited series.
Return as host, Chelsea Handler kept the night moving with his signature sharp width but also struck a cordial note when he addressed the devastation caused by the LA fire fires. She opened the ceremony by recognizing the first respondents attended, served a standing ovation and later announced a donation to the victims.
The Oscars race only became interesting
When the dust settles, Critics Choice Awards 2025 not only established Frontunners but also thrown some curve balls at prices for prices. With unexpected winnings, heading speeches and just enough drama to keep things interesting, one thing is the safe path to Oscars just became much more exciting.
Check out the full list of Critics Choice Awards 2025 winners below:
Film
Best picture
“Anora”
Best actor
Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
Best actress
Demi Moore, the “subject”
Best supportive actors
Kieran Culkin, “a real pain”
Best actress
Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
Best young actor or actress
Maisy Stella, “My Old Ass”
Best actor ensemble
“Conclave”
Best director
Jon M. Chu, “Wicked”
Best original script
Coralie Fargeat, “Subject”
Best custom script
Peter Straughan, “Conclave”
Best cinematography
Jarin Blaschke, “Nosferatu”
Best production design
Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales, “Wicked”
Best editing
Marco Costa, “Challenger”
Best costume design
Paul Tazewell, “Wicked”
Best hair and makeup
Stephania Guillon, “The Subject”
Best visual effects
Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe and Gerd Nefzer; “Dune: Part two”
Best animated feature
“The Wild Robot”
Best comedy
“A real pain” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”
Best foreign language film
“Emilia Pérez”
Best song
“The Evil” from “Emilia Pérez”
Best points
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, “Challengers”
TV
Best drama series
“Shogun”
Best actor, drama series
Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”
Best actress, drama series
Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
Best supportive actor, drama series
Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun”
Best supportive actress, drama series
Moeka Hoshi, “Shogun”
Best comedy series
“Hacks”
Best actor, comedy series
Adam Brody, “No one wants this”
Best actress, comedy series
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Michael Urie, “shrinking”
Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”
Best limited series
“Baby Reindeer”
Best TV movie
“Rebel Ridge”
Best actor, limited series or TV movie
Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
Best actress, limited series or TV movie
Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
Best supportive actors, limited series or TV movie
Liev Schreiber, “the perfect couple”
Best supportive actress, limited series or TV movie
Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
Best foreign language series
“Squid Game”
Best animated series
“X-Men ’97”
Best talk show
“John Mulanay presents: Everyone is in LA”
Best comedy special
“Ali Wong: Single Lady”
