2026 Oscars: Complete List of Best Picture Nominees, Where To Watch Them
The road to the 98th Academy Awards has officially begun, and the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominees represent one of the most eclectic and record breaking lineups in cinema history. Announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026, by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, this year’s list is headlined by Ryan Coogler’s supernatural horror Sinners, which shattered all time records with a staggering 16 nominations. From high octane racing dramas to gothic monster tales and intimate period pieces, the ten films competing for the night’s top prize are now the focus of every cinephile’s watchlist ahead of the ceremony on March 15, 2026.
The Best Picture Nominees: Streaming and Theater Guide
For those looking to catch up on the year’s best work, the distribution is split across major streaming platforms and theatrical re releases. Here is the definitive guide on where to find each contender:
- Sinners (Directed by Ryan Coogler): Available on HBO Max, Prime Video (Streaming), and VOD.
- One Battle After Another (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson): Available on HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+ (Streaming), and select theaters.
- Frankenstein (Directed by Guillermo del Toro): Streaming exclusively on Netflix.
- Hamnet (Directed by Chloé Zhao): Currently in theaters, expected on VOD soon.
- Marty Supreme (Directed by Josh Safdie): In theaters now, VOD expected February 2026.
- F1 (Directed by Joseph Kosinski): Available on Apple TV+ and VOD.
- Bugonia (Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos): Available on Peacock and VOD.
- Train Dreams (Directed by Clint Bentley): Streaming exclusively on Netflix.
- Sentimental Value (Directed by Joachim Trier): In theaters now, available for rental or purchase on VOD.
- The Secret Agent (Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho): Currently in theaters.
Key Highlights and Records
The 2026 nominations have already etched their place in history. Sinners surpassed the long standing 14 nomination record held by Titanic and La La Land, largely thanks to the Academy’s newly introduced Best Casting category and its sweep of technical and acting nods. Michael B. Jordan earned a historic Leading Actor nomination for his dual role in the film, while veteran Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku secured supporting nods.
Meanwhile, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows closely with 13 nominations, including a Leading Actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is making a significant return to theaters on January 23 to capitalize on the Oscar buzz. Netflix also maintains a strong presence with Frankenstein and Train Dreams, ensuring that subscribers have immediate access to nearly a quarter of the Best Picture roster.
How to Prepare for the Big Night
With the winners set to be announced on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre, hosted once again by Conan O’Brien, fans have just under two months to complete their viewing. Many of the films, such as the Norwegian family drama Sentimental Value and the Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent, are currently enjoying extended theatrical runs due to their critical success in the International Feature categories.
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The 2026 race is notable for its lack of a singular “frontrunner,” as many critics are divided between the commercial power of Sinners and the high art prestige of Hamnet and One Battle After Another. Regardless of who takes home the statuette, the availability of these films on platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ makes this one of the most accessible Oscar seasons for audiences worldwide.