The biggest night in Hollywood is fast-approaching, which means now is the perfect time to catch up on all the 2026 Oscar-nominated movies. Sinners leads the way with a record-breaking 16 nominations; if you haven’t seen it yet, then you have some serious streaming to do.
There are plenty of interesting films to watch this year. Alongside more standard dramatic fare like Chloé Zhao’s weepy Shakespeare film Hamnet and the quietly powerful adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella Train Dreams, the list also includes Paul Thomas Anderson’s gripping political thriller One Battle After Another. There are also a few foreign films up for the big prize, including Joaquim Trier’s pensive family drama Sentimental Value and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s fast-paced political thriller The Secret Agent.
The race for best picture is certainly heating up as a result, and it’s becoming something of a two-horse race. One Battle After Another took home best picture at the Critics Choice Awards, the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs. Meanwhile, Sinners was awarded best ensemble cast at the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards), while Michael B. Jordan also took home best actor. But of course, anything could happen!
So if you’re looking to catch up on all of the Oscar-nominated movies up for best picture before the winner is crowned at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, you’ve come to the right place.
Where to watch all the 2026 Oscar-nominated movies
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Sinners
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku
Where to watch: Sinners is available to stream on HBO Max or rent on Prime Video.
Part ode to the history of Black blues music, part camp vampire epic, Coogler’s unexpected Sinners is wholly original and wholly enjoyable. Look out for the stunning, surreal musical moment halfway through the film.
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Bugonia
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos