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The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards Winners Announced A Star-Studded Event For the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

 

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)

About The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 by film historian Doctor Donald A. Reed and is supported by several hundred genre enthusiasts and professionals (such as JJ Abrams, Dean Devlin, Gale Anne Hurd, Guillermo Del Toro, Greg Berlanti, and Kevin Feige) who have participated in the ongoing efforts of the Academy to promote genre film production and television programming since 1972. The organization is currently headed by President Robert Holguin and Saturn leaders Bradley Marcus and Kevin Marcus.

About The Roku Channel

Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free ad-supported streaming television on Roku, and features a diverse lineup of more than 80,000 on-demand movies and programs, more than 400 live linear television channels, and premium subscription offerings in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content from more than 250 partners and features a growing library of Roku Originals. The Roku Channel is also available in Mexico, Canada, and the U.K.

About ElectricNOW

ElectricNOW is the premium OTT app and FAST channel featuring Electric Entertainment’s own produced content such as fan-favorite TV series “Leverage,” “Leverage: Redemption,” “The Ark,” “The Librarians,“Almost Paradise,” and “The Outpost,” as well as acquired programming such as the feature films “Blackway” starring Anthony Hopkins and “The Book of Love” starring Jason Sudeikis and Maisie Williams. The ElectricNOW Channel, available on numerous platforms including The Roku Channel, Samsung TV+, Vizio WatchFree+, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video, Sling Freestream, Plex, STIRR, Local Now, Xperi/TiVo Plus, XUMO, TCL Channel, CW, Stremium, Hisense Vidaa, OTT Studios, Xiaomi, Anoki, Fubo, Philo, MyBundle.com TV, and Select TV, is a one-stop shop for fans to enjoy all their favorite shows free, in a 24/7 streaming broadcast. In addition to the free streaming content, the ElectricNOW App also includes special bonus feature content, a program guide, video-on-demand and pay-per-view components. The channel and app offer ElectricNOW Originals, which include such hit series as After the Ark, The Official Leverage: Redemption Aftershow: A Very Distinctive Podcast, Inglorious Treksperts, The 4:30 Movie, Best Movies Never Made, and the soon to be released The Poly Couple and Sloane and The Cosmic Schlep. The 50th and 51st Saturn Awards were exclusively broadcast live on ElectricNOW.

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