It’s that time of year again! The 98th Academy Awards nominations are out, and Hollywood is buzzing louder than ever. This year’s list brought jaw-dropping surprises, the long-awaited recognition of some veteran actors, and, of course, a few snubs that left fans shaking their heads.
While the awards race is officially on, let’s break down the Best Picture nominees, where to watch them, and why they’re the films you ‘cannot’ miss before Oscar night.
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Quick Oscar watchlist guide
| Film |
Streaming / Rental Options |
Notable Nominations |
| Sinners |
HBO Max, Prime Video; Rent: Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube |
Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Casting |
| One Battle After Another |
HBO Max; Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube |
Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay |
| Frankenstein |
Netflix |
Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor |
| F1 |
Apple TV; Buy: Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube |
Best Picture, Best Actor |
| Bugonia |
Peacock; Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube |
Best Adapted Screenplay |
| Train Dreams |
Netflix |
Best Adapted Screenplay |
| Sentimental Value |
Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, YouTube |
Best International Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director |
Why this year feels different
Horror, sports dramas, and quirky dark comedies are holding their own alongside traditional prestige films. For viewers, that means a more diverse, unpredictable, and exciting watchlist.
And let’s be honest talking about the Oscars has become almost as fun as watching the films themselves.