The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) are upon us! The glitz, the drama, the emotional speeches—Hollywood’s biggest night is back, and let’s be real: watching it sober is a rookie mistake. Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile or just here for the chaotic celebrity moments, the Oscars Drinking Game 2025 is your golden ticket to making this awards show actually fun.
From Dune: Part Two sweeping the technical awards to Conan O’Brien roasting everyone in the room, this drinking game turns predictable Oscar moments into a party adventure. So grab your drink, gather your friends, and let’s get weird.
Warning: This game may result in excessive laughter, poorly timed Instagram stories, and passionately debating whether Anora truly deserved Best Picture. Play responsibly!
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How to Play the Oscars Drinking Game 2025
Before we jump into the game, here’s how to prepare:
The Setup
- Choose your drink: Cocktails, beer, mocktails—just make sure it’s something you can pace yourself with.
- Pick a game mode:
- Casual Mode: Sips and shots only.
- Chaos Mode: Includes finishing drinks and wild bonus rounds.
- Create a drinking buddy system: If someone taps out, their buddy takes over. No quitters!
- Golden Rule: If anyone mispronounces Conan O’Brien’s name, everyone must take a shot.
The Ultimate Oscars 2025 Drinking Game Rules
Enhance your Oscars 2025 watch party with a drinking game inspired by this year’s notable nominations and milestones:
1. “Emilia Pérez” Domination
- Take a sip every time “Emilia Pérez” is mentioned.
- Take a shot if it wins an award.
2. Historic Firsts
- Toast to Karla Sofía Gascón’s nomination as the first openly transgender performer in an acting category.
- Cheers when “Emilia Pérez” sets a new record for most nominations for a non-English-language film.
3. Musical Moments
- Drink whenever a song from “Wicked” or “Emilia Pérez” is performed or wins.
- Sing along and then sip during any musical number.
4. Conan’s Quips
- Sip each time host Conan O’Brien makes a self-deprecating joke.
- Take a shot if he references his podcasting career.
5. Fashion Statements
- Drink whenever a nominee wears a bold or unconventional outfit.
- Take a sip if someone mentions the “red carpet” during the broadcast.
6. Acceptance Speech Clichés
- Sip when a winner thanks their family.
- Take a shot if someone gets emotional and tears up.
7. Technical Triumphs
- Drink whenever “Dune: Part Two” wins a technical award.
- Take a sip if “The Brutalist” is recognized for cinematography or production design.
8. International Recognition
- Toast to each award won by a non-English-language film.
- Sip when a winner speaks in a language other than English.
9. Streaming Shoutouts
- Drink if the broadcast mentions that the ceremony is streaming on Hulu.
- Take a shot if there’s a technical glitch during the stream.
10. In Memoriam
- Raise your glass during the In Memoriam segment to honor those we’ve lost.
“Dune: Part Two” vs. “Anora” Team Showdown
Want to add some friendly competition to your Oscars night? Split your group into Team Dune: Part Two and Team Anora and battle it out in this head-to-head drinking game! Every time your chosen film scores a win, the opposing team drinks!
Choose Your Team
- Team Dune: Part Two 🌌🔱 – For the sci-fi lovers, epic saga enthusiasts, and Timothée Chalamet stans.
- Team Anora 🎰💃 – For the indie film supporters, Sean Baker fans, and those who love an underdog.
How to Play
🎬 When your film wins an award → The opposing team takes one sip.
🎬 When your film loses a category → Your team takes two sips.
🎬 If your film wins Best Picture → The losing team finishes their drink in defeat!
Bonus Challenges
⚡ If Dune: Part Two wins for Best Cinematography – Team Anora does a dramatic slow-motion sip.
⚡ If Anora wins Best Original Screenplay – Team Dune must toast to indie cinema before drinking.
⚡ If Timothée Chalamet is mentioned (whether for Dune or A Complete Unknown) – Everyone drinks!
⚡ If either film gets an unexpected win – Both teams take a celebratory shot!
Victory Lap!
At the end of the night, whichever team’s movie has the most wins gets bragging rights and the losing team has to toast to the champions!
Will Dune: Part Two dominate with its sci-fi spectacle, or will Anora pull off a shocking indie upset? Let the drinks (and the Oscars) decide!
Oscars 2025 Drinking Game Add-Ons
So, you’ve got your Oscars 2025 Drinking Game rules ready. The drinks are poured, and you’re prepared for a long night of glitz, glamour, and increasingly slurred speech. But why stop there?
Take your Oscars Watch Party to the next level with these hilarious add-ons, from essential party accessories to live-tweeting mayhem, betting strategies, and last-minute hosting hacks.
Oscars Party Drinking Game Accessories You Need
You can’t just drink your way through the Oscars—you need to go full Hollywood mode. Upgrade your party with these ridiculous yet essential drinking game accessories:
1️⃣ Printable Oscars Scorecards & Bingo Sheets
- Track how many drinks each guest has taken. Who will survive the longest?
- Create an Oscars Bingo card: Squares could include:
- “Winner fake cries”
- “Celebrity brings their mom as a date”
- “Someone makes a speech about AI taking over Hollywood”
- First to get Bingo? The whole room does a shot.
2️⃣ DIY Oscars Trophies
- Hand out homemade mini Oscars for:
- “Most Dramatic Drunk Speech”
- “First to Pass Out”
- “Most Incorrect Predictions”
- Winner gets bragging rights and a victory shot.
3️⃣ Themed Glassware & Props
- Hollywood Champagne Flutes for the classy drinkers
- Red Carpet Sunglasses for those feeling like VIPs
- Ridiculous Feather Boas because why not?
4️⃣ Oscars Drinking Straws & Shot Glass Necklaces
- Get custom Oscars-themed straws (gold, film reels, etc.).
- Shot glass necklaces = No one forgets their drink.
5️⃣ Themed Snacks: Because Drinking on an Empty Stomach is a Rookie Move
- Golden Popcorn – Just regular popcorn, but spray-painted with edible gold dust.
- Dune Sand Dunes – Chips & queso labeled as “Arrakis spice dunes.”
- Everything Everywhere All at Nachos – Pile everything onto one plate.
Live-Tweeting the Oscars While Drunk: Dos & Don’ts
Oscars Night is Twitter’s Super Bowl, and if you’re drinking, the temptation to tweet wild takes is REAL. Follow these rules to stay hilarious, not canceled.
✅ Do: Post Legendary Tweets
- Best Picture Controversy? Roast the Academy.
- Celebrity Drunk Moments? Screenshot it and caption “same.”
- Terrible Acceptance Speech? Live-blog it like a sports commentator.
🎤 Example: “That speech was longer than Oppenheimer. TAKE THE MIC AWAY.”
🚫 Don’t: Make These Drunk Tweet Mistakes
- Forget to check spelling (no one respects a sloppy tweeter).
- Overshare your personal life. No one cares about your ex during Best Picture.
- Tag celebrities unless it’s an A+ joke (you don’t want to go viral for the wrong reasons).
💡 Drinking Game Challenge:
- Take a sip every time Twitter explodes over a celebrity outfit.
- Take a shot when someone tweets, “How is this still going?”
Oscars 2025 Bets: Make It a Drinking + Gambling Game
Who needs Vegas when you can bet on the Oscars with your drunk friends? Here’s how to mix gambling, drinking, and cinematic chaos.
1️⃣ Make a Pre-Show Oscars Betting Pool
- Have each guest put in $5-$10 and predict the winners.
- Winner with the most correct guesses wins the pot (or gets free drinks all night).
2️⃣ Shot Penalties for Wrong Predictions
- If your Best Picture pick loses? Take a shot.
- Picked the wrong Best Actor? Two shots.
- If your choice isn’t even NOMINATED? Chug your drink in shame.
3️⃣ “Winner Takes All” Drinking Game Challenge
- Each guest picks one major category winner.
- If their pick wins, they hand out drinks to the losers.
- If their pick loses, they take a punishment shot.
4️⃣ Side Bets for Extra Fun
- “Who Will Cry First?” – Loser drinks.
- “How Many Times Will the Show Reference AI?” – Closest guess wins.
- “Will Conan O’Brien Roasts Get Bleeped?” – Bet on how wild he gets.
Last-Minute Oscars Watch Party Ideas for Lazy Hosts
Forgot the Oscars were happening but still want to party? No problem. Here’s how to throw an epic, low-effort Oscars night.
1️⃣ The 10-Minute Oscars Party Prep
🏆 Step 1: Grab whatever alcohol is in your house.
🍕 Step 2: Order a ridiculous amount of pizza & popcorn.
🎬 Step 3: Print out an Oscars Bingo sheet (or just scribble random clichés on paper).
🛋️ Step 4: Tell guests to dress “Oscars Chic” (aka pajamas but with sunglasses).
2️⃣ The “Zero Effort” Drinking Game
- Sip every time someone says “Thank You.”
- Shot when an actor pretends to be surprised.
- Finish your drink when a speech gets cut off by music.
3️⃣ Lazy But Effective Party Decorations
- Print Out Oscar Statues and tape them everywhere.
- Red tablecloth = Boom, instant red carpet.
- String fairy lights = Hollywood magic.
- Gold confetti? Just rip up some yellow napkins.
4️⃣ The YouTube Oscars Playlist Hack
- No time to DJ? Find a “Best Movie Soundtracks” playlist on YouTube and call it a night.
💡 Pro Tip: Assign a friend to be the “bartender” so you don’t have to do any work.
Hollywood’s biggest night deserves a legendary drinking game—and this one is wilder than a Best Picture mix-up. Whether you’re team “Dune: Part Two”, rooting for “Anora”, or just here for the chaos, this drinking game guarantees an epic Oscars night.
Remember to enjoy responsibly and ensure all participants are of legal drinking age. Adjust the game to fit your group’s preferences, and have fun celebrating cinema’s biggest night!