The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.

Sean Baker set an Oscars record when he won four separate Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2 for his work on the movie 'Anora.' He is the only person to win four awards for one movie; Walt Disney is the only other individual to win four awards at one Oscars ceremony,

"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.