All The Oscars 2026 Best Picture Nominations And Where To Watch Them
With the Oscars just around the corner on March 16, 2026, here’s your crash course to this year’s Best Picture nominations, plus where you can catch them – whether at cinemas or online via streaming platforms.
By Shannon Sim,
It feels like everyone’s been talking about films this year – from Timothee Chalamet’s headline-making Oscar campaign, to Jessie Buckley’s award-season sweep and the buzz around Sinners, it’s clear that the Oscars 2026 is shaping up to be an unmissable spectacle.
This year’s class of nominees packs a serious punch, and the Best Picture nominations are no exception. Every contender brings something remarkable to the table, making the race for Best Picture feel less like a sure bet and more like a thrilling coin toss. Whether you’ve just been following the chatter sparked by Chalamet’s recent comments on ballet and opera or have been a lifelong cinephile, here’s a guide to the 2026 Best Picture nominations – everything you need to know to stay in the conversation ahead of your next movie-night debate.
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1. Marty Supreme
What it’s about: Marty Supreme is an American sports-comedy drama film directed by Josh Safdie. Set in early 1950s New York City, the film follows the endlessly desperate and ambitious hustler Marty Mauser, played by Timothee Chalamet, as he chases his dreams of being the best table tennis player around. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, the story tracks Marty’s relentless – and often chaotic – pursuit of glory, no matter the odds.
Where to watch: Watch it in cinemas at Golden Village, Shaw Theatres, Filmhouse Singapore.
2. Sinners
What it’s about: Taking place during the Jim Crow era, Sinners is a genre-bending horror movie that stars Michael B Jordan as twin brothers who return to their Mississippi hometown to start afresh by opening a juke joint, but are forced to fight for survival against an evil vampiric force. Blending horror with a richly textured period setting, Sinners shattered Oscar records with 16 nominations – the most ever for a single film – including Best Picture.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on HBO Max and Apple TV. Watch it in cinemas at Golden Village.
3. One Battle After Another
What it’s about: One Battle After Another is a thriller where Leonardo Dicaprio stars as a washed-up, paranoid ex-revolutionary who is struggling to survive while protecting his spirited and self-reliant daughter. But when his nemesis resurfaces and his daughter suddenly goes missing, he is forced into a fight he thought he left behind.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on HBO Max and Apple TV. Watch it in cinemas at Golden Village.
4. Hamnet
What it’s about: Based on author Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the same name, Hamnet is a historical drama centered around the 1596 death of William Shakespeare’s 11-year-old son, Hamnet, who succumbs to the plague. The film dramatises the family life of William Shakespeare as they navigate this devastating loss, exploring the profound and separate grief experienced by Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes. Agnes is portrayed by powerhouse Jessie Buckley, who has already swept the Best Actress prizes at major award ceremonies prior to the Oscars.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Apple TV. Watch it in cinemas at Golden Village, Filmhouse Singapore.
5. Bugonia
What it’s about: Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia is a darkly comedic thriller – based on the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet! – that reunites the filmmaker with his frequent collaborator and muse, Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone. Stone plays a powerful, high-flying CEO who is kidnapped by two unhinged conspiracy theorists convinced that she is an alien plotting the destruction of Earth. What follows is a twisted, absurdist battle of wits that bears Lanthimos’ signature blend of deadpan humour and unsettling tension.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Apple TV. Watch it in cinemas at Golden Village, Filmhouse Singapore.
6. Frankenstein
What it’s about: Guillermo del Toro’s take on Frankenstein is a gothic-horror drama centered around an egotistical and obsessed scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, only to abandon his creation. As the story unfolds, the film highlights themes of abusive fatherhood and the true nature of monstrosity following the creature, played by Jacob Elordi (who recently starred in Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights adaptation), who becomes a tortured and increasingly vengeful figure.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Netflix.
7. Sentimental Value
What it’s about: Sentimental Value is a poignant Norwegian drama that traces the emotional journey of two sisters who are drawn back into the orbit of their estranged and famous director father, following the death of their mother. The film meticulously navigates the tangled web of family dynamics, unearthing long-held resentments, unspoken regrets and the bittersweet-pull of nostalgia.
Where to watch: Watch it in cinemas at Filmhouse Singapore.
8. The Secret Agent
What it’s about: The Secret Agent is a tense political thriller film set against the turbulent backdrop of the Fifth Brazilian Republic. The film follows a brilliant technology expert on the run, desperately seeking to reunite with his son while navigating a world rife with danger and surveillance. Through its riveting narrative, the story examines the lethal consequences of rebellion, the erasure of legacies and the perilous struggle to preserve truth under oppressive, censored regimes.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Disney+. Watch it in cinemas at Filmhouse Singapore.
9. Train Dreams
What it’s about: An adaptation of Denis Johnson’s acclaimed novella of the same name, Train Dreams is a haunting and deeply moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a man whose life unfolds against the sweeping transformations of early 20th-century America. The film follows Grainier as he grapples with profound grief and crashing isolation after the tragic loss of his wife and daughter in a wildfire, while navigating a rapidly changing physical and social landscape.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Netflix.
10. F1
What it’s about: F1 is a gripping fictional narrative that immerses viewers in the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing. The film stars Brad Pitt as a legendary driver whose promising career was nearly derailed by a catastrophic accident, but is persuaded by the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team to make a comeback three decades later. Teaming up with the team’s brash, talented rookie, Pitt’s character must navigate the intense pressures of the modern racing circuit and rediscover the passion that first made him a champion.
Where to watch: Available for streaming on Apple TV.