The big winners of the SAG Awards 2025

Surprise Wins At The 2025 SAG Awards

The 2025 SAG Awards produced some unexpected winners. 'Conclave' and 'Shōgun' dominated the night, while Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore won the main categories. What does this mean for the Oscars?

Surprise wins at the SAG Awards
Winners of the most important categories
Outlook for the Oscars

The 2025 SAG Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles was a night full of surprises and emotions. Host Kristen Bell, of 'Nobody Wants This', hosted the evening, which was streamed on Netflix. The ceremony offered not only glitz and glamor, but also some unexpected winners to build anticipation for the Oscars.

Surprise wins at the SAG Awards

A highlight of the night was the success of 'Conclave', which won the award for best ensemble in a feature film. The thriller about the papal election beat off strong competition and surprised many, as it had previously been successful at the BAFTAs. Timothée Chalamet, who won Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'A Complete Unknown', was also surprised by his win. In his acceptance speech, he spoke about his drive to become one of the greatest in film history.

Winners of the most important categories

The winners of the most important categories were:

Best Leading Actor: Timothée Chalamet, 'A Complete Unknown'
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Demi Moore, 'The Substance'
Best ensemble in a feature film: 'Conclave'
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, 'A Real Pain'
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, 'Emilia Pérez'
Best ensemble in a drama series: 'Shōgun'
Best ensemble in a comedy series: 'Only Murders in the Building'

Outlook for the Oscars

The SAG Awards are considered an important indicator for the Oscars, as actors are the largest voting group in the Academy. The success of 'Conclave' could be an indication that the film could also triumph at the Oscars. The awards for Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore also increase their chances of being honored at the Oscars. The tension is rising and the film world is eagerly awaiting the upcoming awards ceremony.