By Rebecca Brando x The Big Magazine
Dune: Part Two dominated the The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards, while Nicolas Cage criticized AI’s role in entertainment during his acceptance speech.
Hosted for the third consecutive year by actor and comedian Joel McHale (Animal Control, Community, The Bear) the 52nd Saturn Awards show took place on Sunday (February 2, 2025) in Los Angeles at the Hilton Universal City Hotel. Hollywood stars who came out to celebrate and honor the exceptional body of work and talent in these often-overlooked entertainment categories by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its inception in 1972.
Nicolas Cage and Demi Moore won the top acting awards for their performances in Dream Scenario and The Substance. Dune: Part Two, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, had the most nominations with 14 total.
On the television side, Fallout and The Waking Dead: The Ones Who Live each had 5 nominations.
Nicolas Cage used his acceptance speech as an opportunity to speak out against the use of AI, beginning his speech by saying, "There is another world that is also disturbing me. It's happening right now around all of us. The new AI world."
Cage went on to say, "I am a big believer in not letting robots dream for us. Robots cannot reflect the human condition for us."
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.
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 the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards: 2025 Winners - Full List
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Lifetime Achievement Award – William Shatner
Lance Reddick Legacy Award – Laurence Fishburne
George Pal Memorial Award – The 40 th 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)
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