The 52nd Saturn Awards took place on February 2, 2025, at the Hilton Universal City Hotel, celebrating achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Joel McHale for the third consecutive year, the event brought together Hollywood stars to recognize the best in genre entertainment. Fans watched live on The Roku Channel and ElectricNOW. The list of winners can be found below.
Special Honors and Legacy Awards
William Shatner received the Saturn’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by his son-in-law, Joel Gretsch. Laurence Fishburne was honored with the Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented by LeVar Burton. Hiroyuki Sanada, star of the Disney series Shōgun, was given The Robert Forster Artist’s Award by Jonathan Nolan.
In recognition of Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and writer-producer Bob Gale accepted The George Pal Memorial Award, presented by comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait.
The Amazon series Fallout was awarded The Spotlight Award, with Ron Perlman presenting the honor to the cast and creators. Superman & Lois received the Dan Curtis Legacy Award, presented by George Newbern to Tyler Hoechlin and showrunners Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing.
Star-Studded Attendance
The event saw appearances from Colin Farrell, Denis Villeneuve, Nicolas Cage, Mark Hamill, Juliette Lewis, Antony Starr, Peter Weller, and Nancy Allen. Many attended to present and accept Saturn Awards while also supporting the genre-focused community.
Dedication to Wildfire Relief Efforts
This year’s show was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, with special recognition given to firefighters and emergency responders. The Academy used the event’s platform to share donation and relief effort information with viewers and attendees.
The Saturn Awards continue to highlight genre films and television, ensuring that science fiction, fantasy, and horror receive the recognition they deserve in Hollywood.
Saturn Awards Winners list:
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)
