Where to Stream, Rent, or See the Oscars 2026 Best Picture Nominees (U.S. Guide)

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Updated Watchlist: Where to Stream, Rent, or See the Oscars 2026 Best Picture Nominees (U.S. Guide)

Last updated: February 22, 2026

If your post title is “How to Watch Every Best Picture Nominee (Streaming / Rental / Theater) – Oscars 2026 Guide,” this is the companion watch guide that keeps everything in one place: the 10 Best Picture nominees, plus the fastest way to find them across streaming, digital rental, and theaters. Availability moves a lot during awards season, so this page is written “as of” the date above.

The 98th Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, airing on ABC and streaming live on Hulu.

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One-table cheat sheet (U.S., as of Feb 22, 2026)

Best Picture nominee Subscription streaming Digital rental / buy Theaters
Bugonia Peacock Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home Select showtimes
F1 Apple TV+ Apple TV, Prime Video Occasional reissues
Frankenstein Netflix Varies by storefront Limited / special runs
Hamnet Not on a major subscription service (yet) Apple TV, Prime Video Select showtimes
Marty Supreme Not on a major subscription service (yet) Apple TV, Prime Video In theaters
One Battle after Another Max Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home Select showtimes
The Secret Agent Hulu (starting March 1, 2026) Apple TV, Prime Video In theaters
Sentimental Value Not on a major subscription service (yet) Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home Select showtimes
Sinners Max Varies by storefront Select showtimes
Train Dreams Netflix Varies by storefront Select showtimes

The “lowest-subscription” way many people do this is to lean on the services that cover multiple nominees: Netflix (2 films) and Max (2 films), then fill the gaps with rentals and one-off subscriptions.

Bugonia

A paranoia-fueled corporate-kidnapping thriller with Emma Stone at the center, made for anyone who likes their awards movies sharp, strange, and slightly dangerous.

  • Streaming: Peacock
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home
  • Theaters: Some markets still have showtimes
  • Handy link: Peacock title page

F1

The big, glossy, high-velocity crowd-pleaser in the Best Picture lineup—built to look incredible on a large screen, and easy to slot into a one-night watch party.

  • Streaming: Apple TV+
  • Rent / buy: Often available on major VOD storefronts
  • Theaters: Some premium-format reissues pop up near awards season
  • Handy link: Apple TV info page

Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro’s gothic swing: prestige craft, big emotions, and the kind of production design that screams “watch me on a real TV.”

  • Streaming: Netflix
  • Rent / buy: Varies by region and storefront
  • Theaters: Limited/special screenings depending on market
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Hamnet

The “bring tissues” entry. If your group likes sweeping drama and literary adaptation energy, this is the night-ender.

  • Streaming: Not on a major subscription service as of Feb 22, 2026
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video
  • Theaters: Still playing in select locations
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Marty Supreme

A kinetic, performance-forward awards contender—perfect if you like your Oscar movies with swagger, sweat, and high-stakes competition.

  • Streaming: Not on a major subscription service as of Feb 22, 2026
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video
  • Theaters: Still in theaters in many areas
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

One Battle after Another

A sprawling, high-powered adult thriller that’s built for “pause and debate” conversations—especially if you’re watching with friends who love digging into themes and character choices.

  • Streaming: Max
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home
  • Theaters: Select showtimes may still exist
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

The Secret Agent

The political thriller in the lineup—tense, international, and the kind of movie that becomes a “how did they pull this off?” conversation as soon as the credits roll.

  • Streaming: Hulu (starting March 1, 2026)
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video
  • Theaters: Still in theaters in select markets
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Sentimental Value

The quiet devastator: family wounds, artistic ambition, and performances that linger. This one tends to grow on you the more you sit with it.

  • Streaming: Not on a major subscription service as of Feb 22, 2026
  • Rent / buy: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home
  • Theaters: Select locations
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Sinners

The genre-flex powerhouse: part horror, part history, part myth—huge craft, huge atmosphere, and a real “crowd reaction” movie even at home.

  • Streaming: Max
  • Rent / buy: Available via major VOD storefronts (availability varies)
  • Theaters: Select showtimes may still exist
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Train Dreams

The intimate, lyrical nominee—shorter runtime than some of the heavy hitters, and ideal when you want something that feels “novelistic” without being slow.

  • Streaming: Netflix
  • Rent / buy: Varies by storefront
  • Theaters: Select screenings depending on city
  • Handy link: JustWatch (U.S.)

Reddit: what people are saying + “death race” pacing

What Reddit is saying about this year’s Best Picture list

Oscar Best Picture nominations (discussion thread)

Reddit’s Oscars “death race” energy

Too late to start? (Oscars Death Race thread)

Reddit’s nomination-morning ritual

Oscar nominations tomorrow — what to expect (r/oscarrace)

Instagram check-in

FAQ (fast answers)

Which Best Picture nominees are on Netflix?

Frankenstein and Train Dreams are streaming on Netflix (U.S.).

Which Best Picture nominees are on Max?

Sinners and One Battle after Another are streaming on Max (U.S.).

Which nominee is on Peacock?

Bugonia is streaming on Peacock (U.S.).

Which nominee is on Apple TV+?

F1 is streaming on Apple TV+ (U.S.).

Which nominee is coming to Hulu next?

The Secret Agent begins streaming on Hulu on March 1, 2026.

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