- Wicked wins two Oscars at 2025 Academy Awards for design excellence, Paul Tazewell made history with his win for Best Costume Design.
- The film also won Best Production Design amidst strong competition.
- Despite ten nominations Wicked fell short in major categories like Best Picture.
During the 97th Academy Awards, the movie version of Wicked stood out by clinching two Oscars from its ten nominations. This musical, based on the popular Broadway production, received accolades for its exceptional Production Design and Costume Design.
An extraordinary achievement was made by Paul Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design, while Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales were honored for their outstanding work in Production Design.
The prestigious event took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where Wicked’s success shone brightly despite facing tough competition from other films like The Brutalist and Nosferatu.
Despite these wins, Wicked faced disappointment in other major categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Elphaba, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande’s Glinda. The film was also nominated for Best Original Score by John Powell and Stephen Schwartz, as well as categories like Makeup and Hairstyling and Visual Effects.
‘wicked’ is now a 2x Oscar winning movie:
• Best Production Design
• Best Costume Design pic.twitter.com/6RTHPmanjy
— b
(@sheeshgwws) March 3, 2025
While it didn’t sweep the evening, these victories cemented Wicked’s status as a standout in the year’s cinematic offerings. Erivo and Grande also delivered a memorable performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” during the ceremony, further showcasing the film’s enduring musical legacy.
The Oscars marked the culmination of a successful awards season for Wicked, which had already earned critical acclaim and several accolades at events like the Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film has been praised for its stunning visuals and captivating performances. With a sequel titled Wicked: For Good already in development, fans can look forward to more magic from this beloved story.
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Last Updated on March 4, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
