Key Takeaways:
- The 98th Academy Awards have announced their nominees, with 10 films competing for Best Picture.
- Sinners leads the pack with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
- The nominated films can be streamed or watched in theaters on various platforms, including Peacock, Apple TV, Netflix, and HBO Max.
- The 98th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for the nominees and winners.
Introduction to the 98th Academy Awards Nominations
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced this week, with 10 films tapped as contenders for Best Picture: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams. Sinners leads the pack this year, with a record-smashing 16 nominations. Notably, Wicked: For Good was absent from the list of nominees. This article will provide an overview of the nominated films, including where to watch them and their achievements.
Overview of the Best Picture Nominees
The Best Picture nominees include a diverse range of films, from dark comedies to horror films and period dramas. Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is a genre-bending satire that has received plenty of awards season buzz. F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, is a thrilling sports film that managed to shoot during real Grand Prix events. Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, is a gothic horror adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel that received five Golden Globe nominations. Hamnet, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel that won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Where to Watch the Best Picture Nominees
The nominated films can be streamed or watched in theaters on various platforms. Bugonia is currently available to stream on Peacock, while F1 can be streamed on Apple TV. Frankenstein can be streamed on Netflix, and Hamnet can only be caught in theaters. Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, will be available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon, and most VOD platforms starting February 3, 2026. One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, can be streamed on HBO Max. Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, can be rented or bought on Apple TV, Amazon, and most VOD platforms. Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, can be streamed on HBO Max. The Secret Agent, starring Wagner Moura, can currently be caught in select theaters. Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, can be streamed on Netflix.
Awards and Recognition
The nominated films have received numerous awards and recognition. Sinners took home the prizes for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score at the 2026 Golden Globes and topped the Critics’ Choice Awards with 17 nominations. One Battle After Another was the most-nominated film at the 2026 Golden Globes, taking home Best Picture, among others. Hamnet won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and won for both Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Sentimental Value won the Grand Prix at Cannes and received eight nominations at the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony
The 98th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for the nominees and winners. The full list of nominees includes various categories, such as Actress in a Supporting Role, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), and Writing (Adapted Screenplay). The ceremony will recognize the achievements of the nominated films and individuals in the film industry.
Conclusion
The 98th Academy Awards have announced their nominees, with a diverse range of films competing for Best Picture. The nominated films can be streamed or watched in theaters on various platforms, and they have received numerous awards and recognition. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will recognize the achievements of the nominated films and individuals in the film industry. With Sinners leading the pack with 16 nominations, it will be exciting to see which films take home the awards.
