Oscars Best Song 2025
The Academy Award for Best Original Song honors a single song written specifically for a motion picture. The 2025 ceremony, the 97th Academy Awards, will follow the standard rules for eligibility and voting. The category is judged on originality, musical composition, and how well the song serves the film.
How the Winner Is Selected
Members of the Academy's Music Branch submit nominations. A shortlist is announced, and branch members vote to determine the final nominees. All voting members of the Academy then vote to select the winner. The result is announced live during the Oscars telecast.
Recent Winners and Trends
Recent Best Original Song winners have ranged from pop ballads to rap-driven tracks. The Academy has recognized songs from animated films, musicals, and biopics. For the latest nominees and official rules, visit the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website at https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025.
