How To Watch Every 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee

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The nominations for the 2026 Oscars are out, and the list of contenders is wonderfully diverse! Films are competing in all the familiar categories – acting, directing, and Best Picture – with Sinners receiving the most nominations at 16. One Battle After Another, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value also received a significant number of nods. This year, the Oscars are also adding a brand new award: Best Casting.

Voting rules for the Academy Awards are stricter this year, requiring members to prove they’ve seen every film in their category. This change is expected to lead to more thoughtful and reliable results. There are ten films nominated for Best Picture, and if you’d like to watch as many as possible before the awards ceremony in March – or at least focus on the likely winners – there are plenty of ways to do so.

‘Sinners’


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This year’s most nominated film, Sinners, is a horror movie directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932, it tells the story of two brothers, both played by Michael B. Jordan, who encounter supernatural forces in their Southern hometown during the Jim Crow era. The film, which also features Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, and Jack O’Connell, explores themes of culture, music, and the lives of African Americans, Irish immigrants, and the Choctaw people. Sinners has broken the Oscars record for most nominations.

You can now watch Sinners from the comfort of your home! It’s available to stream on HBO Max, and also on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and Starz if you have an HBO Max bundle. If you prefer, you can rent it on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Plex, Apple TV, and Fandango, or purchase a physical copy on DVD or Blu-ray. The film is no longer in theaters, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. You can read our review for more information.

‘Bugonia’


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Bugonia is a darkly comedic remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save the Green Planet!. The movie centers on Teddy, a conspiracy theorist, and his cousin Don, who has autism. They kidnap Michelle, the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, believing she’s an alien intent on destroying the planet. Teddy is driven by a personal tragedy: his mother fell into a coma after participating in one of Michelle’s drug trials. From there, the two men attempt to thwart what they believe is Michelle’s evil scheme.

In addition to being nominated for Best Picture, Bugonia also earned nominations for Best Actress, among others. You can watch Bugonia on Peacock, or rent or buy it from platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Flix Fling, and Fandango. It’s also available on Blu-ray and DVD. Check local listings to see if it’s still playing in theaters. Read our full review here.

‘F1’


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I have to say, Brad Pitt still looks amazing! While he didn’t get an individual acting nod for his role in this Formula One movie, the film itself is getting a lot of recognition with four nominations, including Best Picture – which honestly surprised a lot of people. It’s become the biggest auto racing movie ever made, and the biggest of Brad Pitt’s career so far! The story follows Sonny Hayes, a veteran driver who comes out of retirement after thirty years to try and save his old teammate’s racing team.

This inspiring film, F1, tells the story of an unlikely hero and features strong performances from Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, and Kerry Condon. As an Apple Studios production, it’s now streaming on Apple TV+. If you don’t have a subscription, you can rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango, or purchase a Blu-ray or DVD copy. The film is no longer playing in theaters. You can read our full review here.

‘Frankenstein’


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Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Frankenstein has been retold many times, but Guillermo del Toro’s recent adaptation, featuring Jacob Elordi, offers a fresh take. The gothic science fiction drama portrays Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) as a surgeon driven to conquer death after losing his mother. He creates a monstrous being (Elordi) hoping to find a ‘cure,’ but his ambitious experiments quickly become perilous.

You can currently watch Frankenstein on Netflix with any of their subscription plans, including the Standard with Ads option. If you prefer to own a copy, it’s available on Blu-ray from Amazon. It did have a brief run in movie theaters, but those screenings are over. You can read our full review here.

‘Hamnet’


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The spelling is correct. “Hamnet” is a moving historical drama inspired by the life of William Shakespeare (played by Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes (Jessie Buckley). The film centers on the heartbreaking death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. It’s based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Chloé Zhao, and has been praised for its emotional depth and strong performances.

I’m really excited about Hamnet, but it’s still only playing in theaters! As of right now, you can’t stream it at home. It started showing in November 2025, with more theaters adding it in December, and it came to the U.K. and Australia in January 2026. So if I want to see it before the awards season, heading to the cinema is the way to go. There’s a chance it might be available to stream in February, which would be perfect timing to watch before the ceremony! You can read a review here if you’re curious.

‘Marty Supreme’


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Timothée Chalamet is receiving a lot of attention for his role in the new film, Marty Supreme. This comedy-drama, inspired by the story of table tennis player Marty Reisman, takes place in the 1950s and follows Marty (played by Chalamet) as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional table tennis player. Despite a tendency to be rebellious and act recklessly, he works his way to the top of the sport. This performance also earned Chalamet a Best Actor nomination, making him the youngest actor in history to receive three nominations in that category since Marlon Brando.

You can currently only see Marty Supreme in theaters. It’s not yet available to stream, but it should be on HBO Max in April or May. You’ll likely be able to rent or buy it on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV by early February – Amazon is already taking pre-orders! For more details, check out our review.

‘One Battle After Another’


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Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is a darkly comedic and thrilling story inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland. Many believe it will win Best Picture. The movie follows former revolutionaries as they grapple with the emotional scars of their past, feelings of paranoia, and disappointment with politics and those in power. It’s Anderson’s most ambitious and costly film to date, and it’s already received widespread praise, including four Golden Globe wins out of nine nominations. With ten Academy Award nominations, it’s expected to be a major winner at the Oscars.

‘The Secret Agent’


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Wagner Moura has been widely praised, even receiving a nomination, for his performance in the gripping historical thriller, The Secret Agent. He plays Armando/Marcelo, a former professor caught in the turmoil of Brazil’s political upheaval. The series follows his dangerous efforts to escape the country with his son while evading the ruling military dictatorship.

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As of right now, The Secret Agent is still playing in cinemas, and isn’t available to stream. But I’m hearing whispers – nothing confirmed yet – that it should hit Hulu and be available on demand around the end of January 2026. Even if it’s a little later than that, I reckon we’ll all be able to watch it at home well before the Oscars. You can actually pre-order it on Amazon Prime Video already, which is cool. If you’re curious what I thought, check out my review!

‘Sentimental Value’


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The Norwegian drama, Sentimental Value, quickly became a critical and audience favorite. The film features a mix of talented Norwegian and Hollywood actors, including Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning. It’s a moving story about a family dealing with difficult relationships, past trauma, and emotional pain. The film received nine Academy Award nominations, including recognition for acting, directing, and Best Picture.

If you missed seeing Sentimental Value – considered one of the top films of 2025 – in theaters, it’s still playing in some cinemas! It’s not currently available on streaming services, but you can rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. While it will eventually stream, it’s likely to be on Hulu, but not until around May 2026.

‘Train Dreams’


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The movie Train Dreams, featuring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy, is adapted from Denis Johnson’s 2011 story. It tells the 80-year life story of Robert Grainier, who begins as an orphan arriving in Idaho and works as a logger and railroad worker. The film deeply explores universal themes of love, loss, tragedy, and grief, as well as the complexities of loneliness and finding peace.

You can now watch Train Dreams on Netflix, even with the Standard with Ads plan. It didn’t play in many cinemas, so streaming at home is the best way to see it. You can read our full review here.

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2026-01-23 02:50