Many people are currently wondering: Did the beloved musical Wicked win any Oscars in 2025? The movie, led by Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, earned widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. Based on Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s musical and Gregory Maguire’s novel, it centers around the unexpected friendship of the main characters. However, their friendship is tested after meeting the Wizard of Oz. At the Oscars, the movie earned a total of 10 nominations, but how many awards did it secure? Here are the details.
Did Wicked take home any Oscars in 2025?
Yes, Wicked won two Oscars at the 2025 Academy Awards.
The musical received 13 nominations but won only two awards—Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Wicked won the award for Best Production Design, while Paul Tazewell received the Best Costume Design award for his work on Wicked. The prestigious ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, showcasing both big wins and unexpected snubs.
This year, Emilia Pérez led with 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist. However, Anora stood out with six nominations and an impressive five wins. It dominated categories like Best Film Editing, Writing, Directing, Lead Role, and Best Picture.
Below are the categories in which Wicked emerged victorious, along with other nominees.
Best Production Design:
- Wicked
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nosferatu
Best Costume Design:
- Wicked – Paul Tazewell
- A Complete Unknown – Arianne Phillips
- Conclave – Lisy Christl
- Gladiator II – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
- Nosferatu – Linda Muir
Every nomination Wicked got in for Oscars 2025
The below list features Wicked’s nominations at the 97th Academy Awards.
- Best Picture
- Best Actress in the Leading Role – (Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp)
- Best Actress in the Supporting Role – ( Ariana Grande as Galinda “Glinda” Upland)
- Best Music Original Score – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
- Best Sound
- Best Production Design
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sarah Nuth
- Best Costume Design – Paul Tazewell
- Best Film Editing – Myron Kerstein
- Best Visual Effects
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
