Oscars 2025: James Bond Tribute Receives Mixed Reactions from Viewers

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The 2025 Oscars ceremony included a tribute to the James Bond franchise, which was met with mixed reactions from viewers. The tribute, which featured performances by Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye, was introduced by Halle Berry and celebrated the legacy of the franchise's outgoing producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson. The musical medley included songs such as "Live and Let Die," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "Skyfall," and was performed by a range of talented artists, including Margaret Qualley, who danced to the Bond theme.

However, some viewers were left wondering about the relevance of the tribute, with one person writing on social media, "I'm a huge James Bond fan but unless they are announcing the new Bond I don't see the point..." Others felt that the segment was too long and should have been replaced with performances of the Best Original Song nominees. Jonathan Ross, who was leading the UK's Oscars coverage on ITV, joked that the choreographed sequence made him think "we'd gone to Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special."

The James Bond franchise has a long history, with the first film, "Dr. No," being released in 1962. Since then, there have been 25 films in the series, with various actors playing the role of Bond, including Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. The franchise has also had a significant impact on popular culture, with its iconic theme songs, stylish cars, and dangerous villains. The tribute at the Oscars was a celebration of this legacy, and featured a range of talented performers paying homage to the franchise.

Despite the mixed reactions to the tribute, the James Bond franchise remains one of the most successful in cinema history, with a total gross of more than $7.8bn worldwide. The most successful Bond film remains "Skyfall," with a worldwide gross of $1.1bn. The franchise has also won several Academy Awards, including awards for sound effects, special visual effects, and theme songs. The future of the franchise is currently uncertain, with Amazon gaining creative control of the franchise in a deal reportedly worth upwards of $1bn, and speculation continuing about who will take over the lead role after Daniel Craig's departure.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony also featured a range of other performances and awards, including the announcement of the winners of the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor categories. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien, who shocked the audience with jokes about the Emilia Pérez-Karla Sofía Gascón controversy and Canadian rapper Drake. The ceremony also included a touching interaction between Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn, and a performance by the nominees for Best Original Song. Some of the notable winners of the night included Mikey Madison, who won Best Actress, and Adrien Brody, who won his second Oscar for his role in "The Brutalist." The full list of winners can be found online, along with more information about the ceremony and the James Bond tribute.