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Where to Watch the 2026 Best Picture Nominees Before the Oscars

Have you watched all 10 films nominated for Best Picture at the 98th Oscars? Here’s a quick refresher on the stars, storylines, and where you can watch each of the 2026 Oscars Best Picture nominees.

2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: The Secret Agent

In this tense drama directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, a technology expert attempts to escape a troubled past by returning home in search of peace. Instead, he quickly realizes that his past may not be as easy to leave behind as he hoped.

Where to watch: Available on digital platforms like Hulu, Disney+ and more.

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The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto) - Hollywood Theatre
‘The Secret Agent’, Neon

2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Bugonia

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this offbeat thriller stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. The film follows two conspiracy theorists who become convinced that a powerful CEO is secretly an alien sent to destroy Earth. Acting on their paranoia, they kidnap her in a desperate attempt to save the planet—only to spiral deeper into chaos.

Where to watch: Streaming on Prime Video.

Left to right: Emma Stone as Michelle, Aidan Delbis as Don and Jesse Plemons as Teddy in director Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia.
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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: F1

From director Joseph Kosinski comes this adrenaline-fueled sports drama starring Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. The story centers on a veteran Formula One driver who returns to the track after retirement to mentor a promising young racer. As the competition heats up, both drivers must confront their limits on and off the track.

Where to watch: Available on Apple TV.

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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Sinners

Directed by Ryan Coogler, this chilling drama stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. The story follows twin brothers who return to their hometown hoping for a fresh start, only to discover a powerful evil waiting to welcome them back.

Where to watch: Available on HBO Max. 

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SINNERS, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, 2025. ph: Eli Ade / © Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection

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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Frankenstein

Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro delivers a haunting new take on the legendary monster story. Starring Jacob Elordi and Christoph Waltz, the film explores the consequences of scientific ambition when a brilliant but obsessive scientist successfully brings a creature to life—only to face the tragic fallout of his experiment.

Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix.

The creature created by Victor Frankenstein, portrayed in Guillermo del Toro's movie
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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: One Battle After Another

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this gripping drama features performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn. The story follows a group of former revolutionaries who reunite years later for a dangerous mission: rescuing the daughter of one of their own.

Where to watch: Available on HBO Max.

One Battle After Another' is the movie of the year | Baltimore Beat
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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Hamnet

Directed by Chloé Zhao, this emotional drama stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Inspired by the life of William Shakespeare, the story follows Agnes and William as they struggle to cope with the devastating loss of their son while trying to care for their remaining children and rebuild their family.

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Where to watch: Available on Peacock.

Movie Review: Hamnet
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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Train Dreams

Based on the novel by Denis Johnson, this sweeping historical drama is directed by Clint Bentley and stars Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. Set in early 20th-century America, the film follows a logger and railroad worker navigating the challenges of frontier life as the country rapidly changes around him.

Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix.

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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Marty Supreme

Starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, this film from director Josh Safdie follows Marty Mauser, a young man determined to chase a dream that most people around him dismiss as impossible. As he pushes forward, Marty must confront doubt, criticism, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing ambition.

Where to watch: Available to rent on Amazon Prime.

How Costumes Shape the Myth of 'Marty Supreme' | Vogue
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2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees: Sentimental Value

Directed by Joachim Trier, this thoughtful drama stars Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. The film explores the complex ties between family, memory, and creativity, highlighting how art can shape and preserve the emotional connections that define our lives.

Where to watch: Available to rent on Amazon Prime.

Sentimental Value review: 'A moving drama that lingers long'

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