Top Nominated Films and Where to Watch Them
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 2026 Oscars on Thursday, with “Sinners” leading the pack with a record-breaking 16 nominations. As the ceremony approaches on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre, hosted once again by Conan O’Brien, interest grows in knowing where to watch the nominated films, either through streaming or at cinemas.
Most Nominated Films and Their Availability
- “Sinners” (16 nominations): Available on HBO Max
- “One Battle After Another” (13): Available on HBO Max
- “Frankenstein” (9): Available on Netflix
- “Marty Supreme” (9): Currently in theaters; will be available on Apple TV+ and Prime Video in the U.S. starting February 3
- “Sentimental Value” (9): Available on Apple TV+ and Prime Video (U.S. only)
- “Hamnet” (8): Exclusive to theaters
Already Available for Streaming
- “F1”: Apple TV+
- “Train Dreams”: Netflix
- “Bugonia”: Peacock
- “Blue Moon”: Apple TV+ and Prime Video (U.S. only)
- “KPop Demon Hunters”: Netflix
- “Elio”: Disney+
- “Weapons”: HBO Max
- “The Lost Bus”: Apple TV+
- “Jurassic World Rebirth”: Peacock, Apple TV+, and Prime Video
- “Song Sung Blue”: Apple TV+ and Prime Video (U.S. only)
- “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”: Apple TV+ and Prime Video (U.S. only)
- “It Was Just an Accident”: Prime Video (rental, U.S. only)
- “Sirat”: Movistar+ (Spain)
Still in Theaters
Several of the strongest nominated films remain in cinemas:
- “Hamnet”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “The Secret Agent”
- “Song Sung Blue” (Latin America and Spain)
- “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (Latin America and Spain)
Upcoming Releases on Streaming Platforms (U.S.)
Though no confirmed release dates for streaming, the Academy detailed where several nominated films will arrive:
- Disney+/Hulu: “The Secret Agent”, “Avatar: Fire and Ash”, “It Was Just an Accident”, “Zootopia 2”
- HBO Max: “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”, “The Smashing Machine”
- Apple TV+: “Arco”
- Peacock: “Song Sung Blue”
Road to the 2026 Oscars
The final vote by the nearly 10,000 Academy members will take place from February 26 to March 5. The ceremony will be broadcast by ABC.
“Sinners” dominates the scene, and the race for Best Picture promises to be one of the most competitive in recent years. The good news for audiences is that many nominated films are already available to stream, and those still in theaters will begin arriving on platforms just in time for the end of the awards season.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Where can I watch the most nominated movies for the 2026 Oscars?
A: Several top nominated films are available on streaming platforms such as HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Disney+, and Peacock. Some films are still in theaters and will become available on streaming services closer to the Oscars ceremony.
- Q: What is the current status of “Sinners” and other leading nominated films?
A: “Sinners” leads with 16 nominations and is available on HBO Max. Other strong contenders include “One Battle After Another” (HBO Max), “Frankenstein” (Netflix), “Marty Supreme” (currently in theaters, will be available on Apple TV+ and Prime Video starting February 3), “Sentimental Value” (Apple TV+ and Prime Video, U.S. only), and “Hamnet” (exclusive to theaters).
- Q: Which films are still in theaters and when will they be available for streaming?
A: Films like “Hamnet”, “Marty Supreme”, “The Secret Agent”, and “Song Sung Blue” are currently playing in theaters. “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” will be available on Apple TV+ and Prime Video in the U.S. starting February 3, while “Sirat” is exclusive to Movistar+ in Spain.
