Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz did not repeat the triumphs of previous years, and this time the acting categories crowned different faces with the top honors. Will Smith and Jessica Chastain led the night by taking home the lead actor and lead actress statues, respectively, while the room reflected on the surprises and the moments that defined the ceremony. The evening highlighted performances across a broad spectrum of storytelling, from intimate character studies to sweeping cinematic epics, and left a lasting impression on audiences watching around the world.
Alberto Mielgo claimed an Oscar for his artistry in animation. After more than two decades contributing to the industry with giants such as Disney, Netflix, and Sony, the Spanish artist earned the best animated short award for a work that is both deeply personal and remarkably poetic. The piece, known for its distinctive visual language, celebrated craft that blends imagination with a quiet, human core, marking a milestone in a career built on innovation and expressive storytelling.
The ceremony also offered a comprehensive view of the year in film, with a full roll call of winners across categories that showcased both established names and rising talents. Here is the complete tally from the 2022 Oscar Awards, presented as a snapshot of achievement across the industry.
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BEST MOVIE: CODA: Sounds of Silence
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BEST DIRECTOR: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
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BEST ACTRESS: Jessica Chastain for Tammy Faye’s Eyes
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BEST ACTOR: Will Smith for The Williams Way
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Troy Kotsur for CODA
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Ariana DeBose for West Side Story
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BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Belfast, Kenneth Branagh
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BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: CODA, Siân Heder (Winner)
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BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE: Drive My Car (Japan)
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BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Broadcasted)
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BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Charm
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BEST SHORT FILM, LIVE ACTION: The Long Goodbye
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BEST SHORT FILM, WIND: Windshield Wiper
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BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT: The Queen of Basketball
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BEST EDITING: Dune
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BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Dune
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BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Dune
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BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Cruella
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BEST MAKEUP AND HAIR: Tammy Faye’s Eyes
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BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Dune
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BEST SOUND: Dune
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BEST ORIGINAL SONG: No Time to Die by No Time to Die
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BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Dune
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OSCAR CHEER MOMENT (Public Vote): Zack Snyder’s Justice League
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BEST POPULAR MOVIE: Army of the Dead, Winner