The Oscars are all set to take place on the 15th March, which means we’ll once again get to see some of our favorite celebrities, like Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone, in the spotlight. Plus, Conan O’Brien will host this year’s event, which is yet another reason to look forward to it!
You can catch the Academy Awards live on ABC. If you prefer to stream the event online, you can tune in on Hulu with a Live TV subscription, or try TV, FuboTV, and the ABC app.
While the award show itself is highly anticipated, it will be even more exciting if you’ve watched all the nominated films beforehand. Doing so will make the ceremony feel more personal and easier to follow along.
You might be wondering where to watch the Oscar nominations. Many of the films are currently available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, or HBO Max (depending on availability). You can either stream them through a subscription or purchase/rent them online. A couple of these movies are still in theaters and should be available to stream soon. Here are the highly anticipated Best Picture nominees!
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Movies Nominated for the Best Picture Award & Where to Stream
One Battle After Another
This movie tells you the story of Bob Ferguson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), who is a retired radical and lives in hiding with his daughter Willa. The time is set in a dystopian early 21st century. Following a series of deadly circumstances, Bob finds himself caught up in a desperate fight to protect his kid.
Where to Stream It: Streaming on HBO Max, available to purchase/rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
- Genre: Action-Thriller and Adventure
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score, Best Casting, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Production Design.
- Who Should Watch It: The movie is great for those who enjoy character-driven stories with a challenging plot.
- You’ll Enjoy One Battle After Another if You’ve Watched: V for Vendetta, Munich, No Country for Old Men, and Judas and the Black Messiah
Frankenstein
A grief-stricken yet egotistical scientist named Victor Frankenstein mistakenly creates a monstrous creature in a breakthrough experiment. The film follows themes of a tragic bond between the creator and creation, along with themes of loss, love, and the dire consequences of playing God.
Where to Stream It: Streaming on Netflix
- Genre: Horror and Sci-Fi
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Production Design.
- Who should watch it: Fans of classic literature would enjoy watching this movie. It’s also a great pick for horror buffs with unsettling themes throughout the movie.
- You’ll Enjoy Frankenstein if You’ve Watched: The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, Depraved, Ex-Machina, and Poor Things
Sinners
Considered to be one of the best horror movies of 2025, Sinners is set back in 1932, in Mississippi, during the Jim Crow racism era. Twin brothers Elijah and Elias return home and find themselves face-to-face against a supernatural entity, and to their surprise, vampires.
Where to Stream It: Streaming on HBO Max, and available to rent/purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV.
- Genre: Action-Horror, Period Drama
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Production Design.
- Who Should Watch It: Movie fanatics with a knack for supernatural and horror narratives should definitely watch the movie. It also includes social and cultural themes, which may be appealing to audiences as well.
- You’ll enjoy Sinners if you’ve watched: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Nosferatu, Diabolic, Good Boy, and Black Phone 2 if you’re into suspense.
F1
Brad Pitt plays the role of Sonny Hayes, an F1 old hand and a veteran driver, as he has to race against the hotshot newbie, Joshua Pearce. Both of them represent an underdog team, the APXGP.
Where to Stream it: Stream it on Apple TV+, available to rent/purchase on Prime Video.
- Genre: Sports Drama and Action
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing.
- Who should watch it: Avid Formula 1 fans should definitely watch the movie. A great recommendation for automobile enthusiasts as well.
- You’ll enjoy F1 if you’ve watched: Top Gun Maverick (same director), Rush, Ford vs. Ferrari, and Grand Prix.
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Sentimental Value
For a family-centric movie, Sentimental Value is a pretty good pick. The plot revolves around two sisters, Agnes and Nora, who reunite with their famous director father after the death of their mother. The father decides to create a comeback film in the sisters’ childhood home, which brings forth a lot of repressed emotions, buried traumas, and complicated feelings.
Where to Stream It: You can rent or purchase the movie on Prime Video and Apple TV (Digital VOD)
- Genre: Drama
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best International Feature Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Editing, Best Original Screenplay.
- Who Should Watch It: Fans with a keen interest in watching movies related to family drama and repressed feelings shouldn’t miss out on this movie.
- You’ll Enjoy Watching Sentimental Value if You’ve Watched: Louder Than Bombs, The Squid and the Whale, Bergman Island, Little Miss Sunshine, Aftersun, and Perfect Days.
Train Dreams
Dealing with grief and moving past it is no easy task, but Train Dreams puts the process beautifully. The movie is about Robert Grainier, who lived his entire life in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. However, a massive wildfire wipes out his home, and he is left with a life of solitary grief and horrible memories.
Where to Stream it: Available on Netflix
- Genre: Period Drama, Psychological Drama
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography.
- Who Should Watch It: If you’re all about character-driven movies at a slow pace with poetic themes and a literary adaptation, then this movie is for you.
- You’ll Enjoy Watching Train Dreams if You’ve Watched: Into the Wild, Nomadland, The New World, Leave No Trace, and Perfect Days
Bugonia
How far can conspiracy theorists go if they believe the CEO of a major company is an alien set to destroy Earth? They kidnap them, of course! The best part is, it stars Emma Stone as the CEO.
Where to Stream it: Streaming on Peacock, available to rent/purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV
- Genre: Dark Comedy and Psychological Thriller
- Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay
- Who Should Watch It: People with a keen interest in dark comedy and satire. It’s also well-suited for thrill-seekers.
- You’ll Enjoy Bugonia if You’ve Watched: Save the Green Planet! (2003), 10 Cloverfield Lane, Sorry to Bother You (2018), and Under the Skin.
The Secret Agent
Set in 1977, a technology teacher moves from São Paulo to Recife so that he can escape his past and start a new life where no one knows him or what he does. However, as he moves to the new city, he realizes that it is full of chaos and every person in his neighborhood is spying on him.
Where to Stream It: Streaming on Disney+
- Genre: Political Thriller
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Casting.
- Who Should Watch It: Audiences that are interested in espionage with a bit of action in the mix.
- You’ll Enjoy Watching Secret Agent if You’ve Watched: Black Bag, Back in Action, I’m Still Here, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, and The Bourne Identity.
Movies Currently in Theaters
There are a few nominations that are currently running in theaters and are not available to stream as of yet (but will be soon enough). These movies include:
Hamnet
The movie has a historical take on the life of William Shakespeare during the 1580s to the 1590s. The story revolves around his courtship with Agnes and how their 11-year-old son Hamnet passes away because of the plague. In order to cope with the loss, William then wrote his famous play, Hamlet.
Where to Stream It: Listed on Prime Video.
- Genre: Historical Fiction. Biographical Fiction
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Score, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Casting, Best Production Design.
- Who Should Watch It: People with an interest in classic literature and who enjoy deep and emotional stories.
- You’ll Enjoy Watching Hamnet if You’ve Watched: Ophelia (2019), The Light Between Oceans, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Rabbit Hole, and Lion.
Marty Supreme
What happens when a narcissistic, table tennis hustler starts striving for fame? Marty Supreme happens. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a character based on the real-life table tennis player, Marty Reisman. Watch Mauser’s chaotic and unethical attempts at making it to the world championships in London as he chases the American Dream.
While the movie isn’t available to stream anywhere right now, it’s available for pre-order to rent on digital platforms such as Prime Video.
- Genre: Sports Drama
- Nominated For: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Costume Design, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing.
- Who Should Watch It: Fans of Timothée Chalamet are going to love this one, as it shows the diversity of roles that the actor can play. The movie is also a treat for people who love wild and unconventional characters.
- You’ll Enjoy Watching Marty Supreme if You’ve Watched: White Men Can’t Jump, Ping Pong Playa, Ping Pong: The Triumph, Whiplash, Challengers, and
With so many talented actors in the lineup, choosing which film deserves the win won't be easy. Mind-blowing performances from Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, Jacob Elordi, and Leonardo DiCaprio have certainly raised the bar. As the night unfolds at the Academy Awards, let’s sit back, enjoy, and hope the best movie takes home the top honor!
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FAQs
How to watch Oscar nominations before the award show?
You can watch the movies nominated for Best Picture on different streaming platforms, including Peacock, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Netflix.
Can I watch the Oscars on Hulu?
Yes, for the first time, you will be able to stream the event on Hulu Live.
Where can I watch Sinners?
Sinners is available to stream on HBO Max, which is available (including ads) with the Verizon 5G Home Ultimate plan.
What is Marty Supreme about?
Marty Supreme is about an egoistic, narcissistic table tennis player who struggles to make his way to London to become a table tennis big shot.
Where can I stream The Secret Agent?
As of right now, the movie isn’t available on any streaming platforms. However, it is expected to drop on Hulu soon enough.
