Catch Up Before the Oscars: Where to Watch the 2026 Best Picture Nominees
Stream this past year's biggest movies before the big night.
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The Oscars are on March 15th, and that means you have a little over a week to catch up on any nominated movies you may have missed. There are a total of 10 movies nominated for Best Picture, and you can stream and rent most of them on Amazon Prime (with respect to the two Netflix-only movies on the list). If you've already seen some throughout the year, then catching up won't be that hard. If you're far behind, well, now's your chance to host a movie marathon and get prepped.
The year's biggest movies consist of director Ryan Coogler’s vampire saga Sinners, which broke the record with 16 Oscar nominations. Following that is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which earned 13 nominations (yes, both of these can be streamed on Amazon Prime, too). Other Best Picture nominees include Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams both streaming on Netflix (the only nominees not on Amazon).
Below, we've gathered all the streaming links for each Best Picture nominee to help you easily find and enjoy each film. Happy viewing!
Sinners
Ryan Coogler directed this genre-blending film about two twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan). These war-scarred veterans turned into hometown hustlers, accidentally get caught in haunting story tied to blues culture and racial history. The film mixes supernatural horror with themes of music and drama.
Marty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet stars as an eccentric, somewhat arrogant table-tennis prodigy navigating fame, ambition, and personal turmoil in the competitive world of professional ping-pong. The entire film is fast-paced from beginning to end, and you see the protagonist get into heaps of trouble on his journey for success.
Bugonia
Bugonia is a dark sci-fi satire from Yorgos Lanthimos that follows two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone) they believe to be an alien planning to destroy Earth. The film mixes eclectic humor with commentary on paranoia and power. Also, it reflects on how humans generally suck. The ending of this one quite shocked me.
One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson directs this political thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It follows a group of former radicals whose past actions pulls them back into a dangerous conflict when an old enemy reappears. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s work, this one will have you on the edge of your seat.
F1
There are sports dramas, and then there's the recent F1 movie. It stars Brad Pitt as a veteran Formula One driver who returns to the track to mentor a young racer with the hopes of reviving a struggling team. Prepare for lots of rivalry, action, and suspense.
Hamnet
Directed by Chloé Zhao, this historical drama is based on a novel that focuses on William Shakespeare’s family, particularly the death of his young son Hamnet and how this tragedy influenced the writing of Hamlet. The cast includes Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Noah Jupe, Joe Alwyn, and more.
The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent is a Brazilian political thriller set during a period of authoritarian rule. It follows a government agent, played by Wagner Moura, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. As he uncovers deeper layers of corruption and lies, he begins to question his role and loyalties.
Sentimental Value
Sentimental Value is a Norwegian family drama about two estranged sisters who reunite after the death of their father, a once-famous filmmaker. When their father’s longtime collaborator proposes a film about the family’s past, old memories resurface, forcing them to confront grief, unresolved conflicts, and the legacy he left behind.
Frankenstein
Director Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic gothic story about a scientist who creates life and the tragic consequences that follow. Actor Jacob Elordi is the lead here, and he's transformed to the point where he's completely unrecognizable. The film highlights the emotional relationship between creator and creature.
Train Dreams
Train Dreams is a historical drama about Robert Grainier, a railroad laborer working in the early-1900s American West. As he helps build railroads through the Pacific Northwest, he tries to lead a quiet life with his family. Things take a turn when personal tragedies leave him isolated. Over time, he witnesses the wilderness and frontier lifestyle he knows slowly disappear as industrialization takes over.
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