Neon, the indie behind 'Anora,' pulled off its second best picture win thanks to branded thongs, pop up stores and sex worker screenings.

When Sean Baker’s “Anora” swept the 97th Academy Awards, its five wins, including best picture, heralded a different kind of Oscar winner.

Sean Baker got his fairy-tale ending, investing his speeches with meaningful shout-outs on an Oscar night that celebrated unseen laborers as well as glamour.

"Anora" was a film festival favorite that won over critics and ultimately took home best picture at the Oscars. It was not the BEST picture, though.

Smaller movies didn't mean smaller viewer numbers for the Oscars. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched Sunday night's 97th Academy Awards ceremony, the biggest audience in five years, according to figures released by ABC on Tuesday.

"Anora" director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars Sunday night. Baker broke the record for most competitive wins for the same film by a nominee in one show at the 97th Academy Awards, taking home four trophies.

For his movie about an exotic dancer who weds a Russian heir, Sean Baker won awards for best director, original screenplay and editing.

“Anora,” the profane but critically acclaimed comedy that led the way at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony with five wins, will make its streaming debut on Hulu March 17. Hulu announced the date on its official Instagram account Monday afternoon.

This year's Oscars telecast that celebrated independent film "Anora" brought in 19.7 million U.S. viewers, the largest audience for Hollywood's highest honors in five years, broadcaster ABC said on Tuesday.

Part Two and Emilia Pérez all snagged multiple 2025 Academy Award wins. Below, you can find where to watch those films and more award recipients from the Oscars. If you missed the ceremony, it's streaming on-demand on Hulu.