Where to Watch Oscar Best Picture Nominees 2026: Full Streaming Guide

Where to watch Oscar Best Picture nominees: “Sinners,” “Bugonia,” and more

With the 98th Academy Awards imminent, the 2026 nominations have dropped, leaving us with a list of eclectic, electric contenders. From Ryan Coogler’s record-breaking vampire epic “Sinners”—which just made history with a whopping 16 nominations—to the fast-paced thrill of “F1” and the existential table-tennis tension of “Marty Supreme,” this year’s race feels less like a polite ceremony and more like a high-stakes blockbuster.

We’ve also got Emma Stone hoping the third nom’s a charm in “Bugonia,” Jacob Elordi bringing monstrous presence to Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” proving that the ensemble drama is alive and well.

And then there are dark-horse indie darlings like “The Secret Agent,” which landed a historic Best Actor nod for Wagner Moura alongside its Best Picture and International Feature bids, and “Sentimental Value,” a Norwegian powerhouse that dominated the field with nine nominations across acting, directing, and Best Picture. Both films prove that the Academy is looking far beyond Hollywood’s borders for the year’s most compelling storytelling.

If you haven’t had a chance to see any or all of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture nominees, there’s still plenty of time before they rip open the envelopes. That’s where CableTV.com comes in. As your professional what-to-watch gurus, we can tell you exactly where to stream or rent 19 heavy hitters. These include all 10 Best Picture nominees, plus noms in five other major categories: Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Animated Feature.

So, grab your popcorn, clear your watchlist, and prepare to debate online. Here is your definitive guide to watching the 2026 Oscar Best Picture nominees before host Conan O’Brien takes the stage on March 15.

“Arco” | TBD | Animated Feature Film

Ugo Bienvenu’s colorful French sci-fi animated film revolves around a time-traveling 10-year-old who must find a way to return to the future. “Arco” was produced by Natalie Portman, who also anchors a solid English dub cast that includes Andy Samberg, Will Ferrell, and Mark Ruffalo.

At time of writing, “Arco” is still in theaters and no VOD or streaming release dates have been announced. —Eric Chiu, Internet Editor

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“Blue Moon” | VOD | Actor in a Leading Role (Ethan Hawke)

“Blue Moon” is a film about the legendary composer Richard Rodgers’ ex-writing partner, Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke)—yeah, I’d never heard of him before this film, either. Surrounded by the pomp and circumstance around the opening of the new smash-hit musical by Rodgers and his new partner Oscar Hammerstein, “Oklahoma!,” the ex-alcoholic Hart reflects on his life’s failures—and its bygone successes—sitting at a restaurant bar waiting for his muse Elizabeth (Margaret Qualley) to arrive. Hart learns the hard way that the best answers aren’t found at the bottom of a glass.

“Blue Moon” is available to rent on platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. —Logan Jones, Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Writing (Original Screenplay)

“Bugonia” | Peacock | Best Picture

In this Yorgos Lanthimos-helmed remake of the 2003 South Korean film “Save the Green Planet!,” Jesse Plemons (“Breaking Bad”) plays a conspiracy nut who abducts the tech CEO (Emma Stone, in her third straight Lanthimos flick, earning her third straight Best Actress nom) he believes is an alien who caused his mother’s death. With parallels to current events (and conspiracy theories), the story is all too plausible and therefore deeply immersive, making it an intoxicating, unforgettable watch.

“Bugonia” is now streaming on Peacock, but those without a Peacock sub can rent it on-demand from VOD outlets like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. —Randy Harward, Senior Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Stone), Music (Original Score), Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“Elio” | Disney+ | Animated Feature Film

Meet Elio, a kid from Earth with an imagination that is out of this world. When Elio beams into the Communiverse, he builds an interstellar friendship with Glordon, whose problems are not any different than Elio’s. Different planets, same path to discover who they really are.

“Elio” is currently streaming on Disney+, and you can rent it on-demand from Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. —Craig Stirland, Contributing Writer

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“F1” | Apple TV | Best Picture

Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, the 1990’s golden boy of F1 racing. Thirty years removed from a career-altering crash, Sonny retakes the wheel to cross the finish line of redemption. With stacked competition, can “F1” find its way into the winner’s circle in this year’s Oscars?

“F1” is currently streaming on Apple TV, and you can rent it on-demand from VOD outlets like Amazon Prime Video. —Craig Stirland, Contributing Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Film Editing, Sound, Visual Effects

“Frankenstein” | Netflix | Best Picture

In its first five minutes, Guillermo del Toro’s take on Mary Shelley’s classic horror tale explodes any expectations you might’ve taken into the theater. Not that we really expected Guillermo del Toro to serve up a boring retread of the familiar story. Nope, the Mexican filmmaker scaled it up to blockbuster size, with epic action, amazing sets, and larger-than-life performances from Jacob Elordi (the Creature) and Oscar Isaac (Dr. Frankenstein). It’s alive, aliiive!

After its theatrical release, “Frankenstein” moved over to Netflix, where del Toro has an exclusivity deal. If you don’t have a Netflix sub, you can rent it at VOD outlets like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. —Randy Harward, Senior Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Supporting Role (Jacob Elordi), Cinematography, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Sound, Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“Hamnet” | Probably Peacock | Best Picture

Let me just preface this by saying that “Hamnet” would normally not be my cup of tea (I’m more of a genre film and comedy guy myself), but boy, am I glad I saw “Hamnet.” Jessie Buckley took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama, so expect the same for the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role, which couldn’t be more deserved. Did I mention that the kid acting in “Hamnet” has been perhaps the biggest awards season snub of all? Give it up for Hamnet himself, Noah Jupp, who should be in the mix. Ace acting aside, Chloé Zhao’s pacing is perfect, and the film’s mise-en-scène is organically lush. Don’t miss this future all-time classic.

You can watch “Hamnet” in select theaters and, most likely, on Peacock ahead of the Oscars, since it’s a Universal Pictures film. —Mike Strayer, Managing Editor

Other 2026 nominations: Actress in a Leading Role (Jessie Buckley), Casting, Costume Design, Directing (Chloé Zhao), Music (Original Score), Production Design, Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” | HBO Max | Actress in a Leading Role (Rose Byrne)

Director Mary Bronstein’s dramedy initially garnered Sundance buzz around its eclectic supporting cast (So, Conan O’Brien, A$AP Rocky, and Christan Slater walk into a bar…). But the A24 film went on a surprise award season run thanks to a powerhouse performance from Rose Byrne as a psychotherapist going through personal turmoil.

From dramas to comedies like the “Neighbors” series, Byrne’s always been an underappreciated part of anything that she is in. We’re glad she’s getting her flowers in an especially loaded category this year, just behind the arrival of “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” on HBO Max. —Eric Chiu, Internet Editor

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“KPop Demon Hunters” | Netflix | Animated Feature Film

After achieving monumental success with “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures teamed up with Netflix to produce another banger in “KPop Demon Hunters.” The concept is all in the name—it’s about a KPop (Korean pop music) girl group who fight evil demons. It also takes a lot of inspiration from magical girl anime, and anime in general, with cartoonishly exaggerated expressions that feel really fresh against a backdrop of cookie-cutter Disney films.

“KPop Demon Hunters” is also a musical (it would be weird if it wasn’t) and produced a lot of earworm-y songs, including “Golden,” which is nominated for Best Original Song this year.  —Olivia Bono, Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Music (Original Song)

“Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” | VOD | Animated Feature Film

Almost regularly for the last several years, a film or two shows up in the Best Animated Feature category that are completely outside the Pixar and DreamWorks norm. Beyond “Arco,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” is 100% that film this awards season.

Set in post-war Japan, this French-language feature follows a young Belgian girl who believes she’s a god until she bonds with her family’s housekeeper. It’s a whirlwind of a story with vivid colors on every frame, exploring deep themes like memory and mortality through a toddler’s eyes. You can rent “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” from Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. —Taylor Kujawa, Sports Editor

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“Marty Supreme” | VOD | Best Picture

Coasting off the buzz of a wild orange-themed press tour, Timothee Chalamet is back with his third Oscar nom with his role as phenom ping-pong (sorry, table tennis) player/certified asshole Marty Mauser. If you’ve seen director Josh Safdie’s previous work with his brother on movies like “Uncut Gems,” you’ll get the vibe. Action-packed. Anxiety-inducing. Hustler doing anything—I mean anything—he has to do to achieve his goals, even if that means ruining a few lives along the way.

Honestly, I was hoping for more ping pong scenes, but nonetheless, “Marty Supreme” is still a wild ride. If you don’t wanna hit the theater, you can rent it on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV starting February 3. It’ll start streaming on HBO Max likely sometime in April. —Logan Jones, Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Leading Role (Timothée Chalamet), Casting, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing (Josh Safdie), Film Editing, Production Design, Writing (Original Screenplay)

“One Battle After Another” | HBO Max | Best Picture

If you missed “One Battle After Another” in the theaters, sucks to be you (that last car chase scene through the California hills is breathtakingly nauseating on the big screen). But seriously, Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s “Vineland” stands out for not just being of the political moment but for its off-kilter humor and an army of Academy-nip performances from formally cancelled superstars Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, indie megadarling Benicio Del Toro, pop powerhouse Teyana Taylor, and kickass newcomer Infinity Chase (snubbed for Actress in a Leading Role, unfortunately). I won’t be surprised if “One Battle After Another” goes on a run and sweeps.

You can watch “One Battle After Another” on HBO Max.  —Mike Strayer, Managing Editor

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Leading Role (Leonardo DiCaprio), Actor in a Supporting Role (Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn), Actress in a Supporting Role (Teyana Taylor), Casting, Cinematography, Directing (Paul Thomas Anderson), Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Sound, Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“The Secret Agent” | Probably Hulu | Best Picture

Like last year’s Oscar winner from Brazil, “I’m Still Here” (director, Walter Salles), “The Secret Agent” dives deep into collective memory and Brazil’s military dictatorship during the ’70s. The soundtrack is poppin’ (lotsa vintage bossa nova and tropicália tunes), the humor is heartfelt yet dark even as it’s laconic, and Wagner Moura’s (“Dope Thief”) acting is on point. The Academy loves itself a Latin American political thriller set during a dictatorship—winners and nominees like “I’m Still Here” (Brazil, 2024), “No” (Chile, 2012), and “The Secret in Their Eyes” (Argentina, 2009) are just the tip of the junta iceberg. So expect “The Secret Agent” to be competitive for the International Feature Film category. Either way, I highly recommend giving it a gander.

You can watch “The Secret Agent” in select theaters, and we hope it’ll be available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV ahead of the Oscars. Eventually, because of licensing deals, it’s likely to stream on Hulu. —Mike Strayer, Managing Editor

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Leading Role (Wagner Moura), Casting, International Feature Film

“Sentimental Value” | VOD | Best Picture

Director Joachim Trier’s previous film, “The Worst Person in the World,” garnered significant acclaim at Cannes in 2021 (and a best actress win for star Renate Reinsve), so to say that his next film was highly anticipated is an understatement.

Again starring Reinsve, alongside Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value” follows Gustav (Skarsgård), an aging film director, staging his comeback movie. After his estranged daughter, Nora (Reinsve), rejects a role in the film, an American actress (Fanning) takes her place. As Gustav once again enters his daughters’ lives, they must deal with their ever-complicated relationship with him, with a Hollywood star dropped smack dab in the middle.

“Sentimental Value” is currently available to rent on VOD from services like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. —Logan Jones, Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Supporting Role (Stellan Skarsgård), Actress in a Leading Role (Renata Reinsve), Actress in a Supporting Role (Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), Directing (Joachim Trier), Film Editing, International Feature Film, Writing (Original Screenplay)

“Sinners” | HBO Max, Prime Video | Best Picture

“Spring releases don’t win Oscars.” That’s the conventional wisdom, but “Sinners” completely bucked the trend, earning a record 16 nominations nine months after hitting theaters. Clearly, director Ryan Coogler’s first wholly original feature operates on a different level.

The film follows the Smokestack Brothers (Michael B. Jordan in a dual role), who return home to Mississippi in the 1930s to open a juke joint. But creating a sanctuary for their community involves more than just mending broken relationships. They must navigate Jim Crow-era threats and, oh yeah, survive a hive-mind vampire clan. It’s a genre-bending nightmare, layered with history and fused together by a killer soundtrack. —Taylor Kujawa, Sports Editor

Other 2026 nominations: Actor in a Leading Role (Michael B. Jordan), Actor in a Supporting Role (Delroy Lindo), Actress in a Supporting Role (Wunmi Mosaku), Casting, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing (Ryan Coogler), Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Production Design, Sound, Visual Effects, Writing (Original Screenplay)

“Song Sung Blue” | VOD | Actress in a Leading Role (Kate Hudson)

Written and directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow”), this heartfelt musical drama tracks the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson). The Milwaukee couple became local legends as the Neil Diamond tribute band “Lightning & Thunder,” and the film chronicles their unexpected rise to fame and the emotional rollercoaster that followed.

I really loved the local promo blitz for this one. Seeing Jackman serve frozen custard and hang out with Wisconsin legend Charlie Berens perfectly captured the film’s community spirit. While Hudson’s Best Actress nomination was a surprise to many, it highlights just how winning this endearing Midwest story really is. —Taylor Kujawa, Sports Editor

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“Train Dreams” | Netflix | Best Picture

When I first saw the trailer for “Train Dreams,” I knew it had “awards contender” written all over it. Adapted from Denis Johnson’s novella, the film tracks the 80-year odyssey of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a railroad laborer turned hermit in the American West. It’s an intimate, meditative story that captures the harsh, violent realities of the early 1900s.

Visually, the film is a stunning love letter to the Pacific Northwest, giving off big Terrence Malick energy in the best way possible. Watching Grainier’s life unfold from the turn of the century to the 1960s is an incredibly rich viewing experience, which makes sense why it was nominated in the cinematography, music, and writing categories. —Taylor Kujawa, Sports Editor

Other 2026 nominations: Cinematography, Music (Original Song), Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

“Weapons” | HBO Max | Actress in a Supporting Role (Amy Madigan)

In this fractured fairytale from Zach Cregger (“Barbarian”), 17 children from the same second-grade class run away from home at 2:17 a.m. on the same night. Their grieving parents blame the teacher (Julia Garner), who tries to get to the bottom of things, not knowing that a dark force—a clown-faced, dream-haunting, sinisterly sunny old woman (Amy Madigan)—is working against her. The almost unrecognizable Madigan’s gleefully evil performance proved there’s more to witches than “bubble, bubble, toil, and trouble,” and earned “Weapons’” only Oscar nod.

“Weapons” is a Warner Bros. picture, so you can stream it on HBO Max (or rent it from Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV). —Randy Harward, Senior Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: N/A

“Zootopia 2” | VOD | Animated Feature Film

“Zootopia 2” is the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood history, which is crazy to me because I don’t know anyone who’s seen it. But it’s apparently pretty popular in China, and U.S. viewers just need to catch up and ride the “Zootopia 2” hype train. Like the first movie, which I have seen, “Zootopia 2” follows a rabbit named Judy Hopps and a fox named Nick Wilde in an unlikely predator/prey buddy cop situation as they navigate crime in a city of anthropomorphic animals.

Personally, I’m going to wait until it’s out on Disney+—it’s only available to buy or rent right now—because it doesn’t seem like Disney really needs the extra money.  —Olivia Bono, Staff Writer

Other 2026 nominations: N/A