2026 Academy Award Nominations Announced

The nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards are out, and, as usual, there are ten films competing for the coveted Best Picture award.

This list includes Battles Continue One After Another and Hamnet, both of which recently earned Golden Globe awards—one for Best Musical/Comedy and the other for Best Drama.

Leading the nominations is Sinner, directed by Ryan Coogler, with a staggering 16 nominations. This film has set a record for the most Academy Award nominations ever received by a single movie, surpassing the previous record of 14 nominations held by films like All About Eve, La La Land, and Titanic.

This year’s Best Picture nominees feature two biographical dramas: Hamnet, which draws inspiration from William Shakespeare’s life and his wife Agnes, and Marty Supreme, based on table tennis player Marty Reisman. Additionally, there are four adaptations of books, namely Hamnet, Frankenstein, Train Dreams, and Battles Continue One After Another. Interestingly, there are a few original films too, like Sinner, Sentimental Value, and Secret Agent.

If you’re looking to catch up on all the Best Picture nominees before the big night scheduled for March 15, consider this your handy guide.

Below, you’ll find the ten nominated films listed alphabetically, complete with details about each film, including current streaming availability. Not every title has debuted on streaming services, but we’ll keep this information updated as they become available. So, definitely bookmark this for the latest updates.

• Bugonia

  • Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delvis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone
  • Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Writer: Will Tracy

  Synopsis: A conspiracy theorist and his cousins kidnap the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, convinced she’s an alien intent on destroying Earth.

  Nominations: Actress (Stone), Adaptation, Original Score

  Where to Watch: Bugonia is currently streaming on Peacock ($7.99+ per month) and can also be bought or rented on Prime Video.

• F1: The Movie

  • Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kelly Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem
  • Director: Joseph Kosinski
  • Writer: Ehren Kruger

  Synopsis: After a career-ending accident, racing driver Sonny Hayes makes a comeback to help his former teammate save his racing team.

  Nominations: Video Editing, Sound, Visual Effects

  Where to Watch: You can catch F1 on Apple TV and also rent or purchase on Prime Video.

• Frankenstein

  • Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz
  • Director: Guillermo del Toro
  • Writer: Guillermo del Toro

  Synopsis: A contemporary adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic, this film tells the story of a scientist whose attempts to create life have dire consequences.

  Nominations: Supporting Actor (Elordi), Adaptation, Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, Original Score

  Where to Watch: Available exclusively on Netflix.

• Hamnet

  • Starring: Jesse Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn
  • Director: Chloe Zhao
  • Writer: Maggie O’Farrell

  Synopsis: This adaptation of O’Farrell’s novel explores the life of William Shakespeare and his family.

  Nominations: Director, Actress (Buckley), Adaptation, Casting, Production Design, Costume Design, Original Score

  Where to Watch: Currently in theaters, with plans to release on VOD and Peacock later.

• Marty Supreme

  • Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa Azion, Kevin O’Leary
  • Director: Josh Safdie
  • Writers: Safdie, Ronald Bronstein

  Synopsis: A table tennis player embarks on a quest to achieve greatness, despite the lack of support from his loved ones.

  Nominations: Director, Actor (Chalamet), Original Script, and more

  Where to Watch: Currently available for pre-order on demand; release date to be announced.

• Battles Continue One After Another

  • Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro
  • Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson

  Synopsis: Loosely inspired by Pynchon’s novel Vineland, a former revolutionary is pulled back into a life he left behind for the sake of his daughter.

  Nominations: Directing, Acting, Adaptation, and several more categories

  Where to Watch: Available to stream on HBO Max and also on Prime Video for purchase or rent.

• Secret Agent

  • Starring: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tania Maria
  • Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
  • Writer: Kleber Mendonça Filho

  Synopsis: A former professor goes on the run during Brazil’s oppressive political climate.

  Nominations: Various acting categories, featuring talent from Brazil

  Where to Watch: Release date not confirmed, but pre-orders available on Prime Video.

• Sentimental Value

  • Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning
  • Director: Joachim Trier
  • Writers: Trier, Eskil Vogt

  Synopsis: Two sisters reunite with their estranged father, a famous director, amid complicated family dynamics.

  Nominations: Director, Actress (Reinsve), and more

  Where to Watch: Available for purchase and rental on Prime Video.

• Sinner

  • Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton
  • Director: Ryan Coogler
  • Writer: Kugler

  Synopsis: Twin brothers return home after serving in World War I, hoping to open a juke joint for the black community.

  Nominations: A range of categories including directing and acting

  Where to Watch: Streaming on HBO Max and also available on Prime Video.

• Train Dreams

  • Starring: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kelly Condon
  • Director: Clint Bentley
  • Writers: Bentley, Greg Kweder

  Synopsis: Based on a novel, this film follows a man living in the forests of the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century.

  Nominations: Adaptation, Cinematography, and Original Song

  Where to Watch: Streaming exclusively on Netflix.

• Other Oscar Nominees Available to Stream Now

  • Blue Moon – Buy or rent on Prime Video
    • Actor (Ethan Hawke), Original Screenplay
  • KPop Demon Hunter – Streaming on Netflix
    • Feature-length animation, Original Song (“Golden”)
  • It Was Just an Accident – Buy or rent on Prime Video
    • International feature film (France), Original Screenplay
  • Come See Me in a Good Light – Streaming on Apple TV
  • Perfect Neighbor – Streaming on Netflix
  • If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – Buy or rent on Prime Video
  • Songson Blue – Buy or rent on Prime Video
  • Weapons – Stream on HBO Max
    • Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan)
  • Elio – Stream on Disney+
  • Ugly Stepsister – Now streaming on Hulu
  • Smashing Machine – Stream on HBO Max
  • Jurassic World Rebirth – Streaming on Peacock
  • Lost Martial Arts – Streaming on Apple TV

The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15th at 7 PM ET and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, airing on ABC and Hulu.