Author: Newsroom
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – February 3, 2025 – The 52nd Saturn Awards show was filled with excitement last night as A-list celebrities arrived to celebrate the very best in genre entertainment, an event commemorated only by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its inception in 1972. Hosted for the third consecutive year by actor and comedian Joel McHale (Animal Control, Community, The Bear), the event was well attended by Hollywood stars who came out to celebrate and honor the exceptional body of work and talent in these often-overlooked entertainment categories. Additionally, in light of the devastating fires and the urgent need for community support, the Academy utilized this year’s platform to provide viewers nationwide and attendees with information on how to donate and aid in the rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.
The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards took place last night (February 2, 2025) at the spacious Hilton Universal City Hotel. Fans were able to watch LIVE on The Roku Channel and ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.
William Shatner, legendary pop icon and beloved figure of sci-fi fans and beyond, was presented with the Saturn’s Lifetime Achievement Award by actor and son in-law, Joel Gretsch. The second annual Lance Reddick Legacy Award was bestowed upon one of the most respected actors in the industry, Laurence Fishburne by Emmy® and Grammy® Award winning actor, director and producer LeVar Burton. Two-time Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor and star of the Disney series “Shōgun,” Hiroyuki Sanada was presented with The Robert Forster Artist’s Award by writer/director/producer Jonathan Nolan.
Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and writer-producer Bob Gale of “Back to the Future” were in attendance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the all-time classic time travel adventure and to receive The George Pal Memorial Award for its filmmakers and stars. Comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait presented the Award to all three.
The Amazon series “Fallout,” which invites new sci-fi fans into its post-apocalyptic adventure, received The Spotlight Award, presented to its cast and creators by Golden Globe® winner Ron Perlman. Clark Kent himself, actor Tyler Hoechlin, and the writers of the WBTV show “Superman & Lois,” Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing, were awarded the Dan Curtis Legacy Award by well-respected actor George Newbern as the show celebrates its four-year, four-season run.
Other notable attendees included Colin Farrell, Denis Villeneuve, Nicolas Cage, Mark Hamill, Juliet Lewis, Antony Starr, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, among many, many others. All attended to collect and present Saturn Awards, in addition to supporting this very special community.
This year’s show was dedicated to all those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires and the true superheroes – the firemen and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication, and sacrifice helped protect lives and property in the face of devastating challenges.
Below is the full list of this year’s winners at the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards:
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Lifetime Achievement Award – William Shatner
Lance Reddick Legacy Award – Laurence Fishburne
George Pal Memorial Award – The 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future Spotlight Award – Fallout
Robert Forster Artist’s Award – Hiroyuki Sanada
Dan Curtis Legacy Award – Superman & Lois
FILM
Best Science Fiction Film: Dune: Part Two
Best Fantasy Film: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Best Horror Film: Alien: Romulus
Best Action / Adventure Film: Deadpool & Wolverine
Best Thriller Film: Strange Darling
Best International Film: Godzilla Minus One
Best Animated Film: The Wild Robot
Best Independent Film: Late Night with the Devil
Best Actor in a Film: Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario)
Best Actress in a Film: Demi Moore (The Substance)
Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Hugh Jackman (Deadpool & Wolverine) Best Supporting Actress in a Film: Rebecca Ferguson (Dune: Part Two)
Best Younger Performer in a Film: Jenna Ortega (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) Best Film Direction: Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two)
Best Film Writing (Screenplay): Osgood Perkins (Longlegs)
Best Film Music (Composer): Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) Best Film Editing: Dean Zimmerman & Shane Reid (Deadpool & Wolverine) Best Film Production Designer: Patrice Vermette (Deadpool & Wolverine) Best Film Make-Up: The Substance (Pierre-Olivier Persin)
Best Film Costume: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Colleen Atwood)
Best Film Visual / Special Effects: Dune: Part Two (Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salacombe, Gerd Nefzer)
TELEVISION:
Best Science Fiction Television Series: Fallout
Best Fantasy Television Series: House of the Dragon
Best Horror Television Series: From
Best Superhero Television Series: Agatha All Along
Best Action/Thriller Television Series: Cobra Kai
Best Adventure Television Series: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Best Animated Series: Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Best Television Presentation: The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Best Actor in a Television Series: Colin Farrell (The Penguin) Best Actress in a Television Series: Rosario Dawson (Star Wars: Ahsoka) Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Antony Starr (The Boys) Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin) Best Younger Performer in a Television Series: Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) Best Guest-Star in a Television Series: Mark Hamill (The Fall of the House of Usher)
Home Entertainment:
Best Classic Home Media Release: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Kino/Lorber Studio Classics)
Best Television Home Media Release: Star Wars: Andor – The Complete First Season (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
Best Film Home Media Collection: Batman 85th Anniversary Collection (Warner Home Video)
Best 4k Home Media Release: Saw X (Lionsgate Home Video)
