The 98th Academy Awards nominations were revealed on January 22, 2026, marking the official start of awards season and sparking excitement among film lovers worldwide. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman unveiled nominees in a livestream event from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the Oscars ceremony set for March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre. The Oscars will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu.
Whether you plan to tune into the live nominations or catch up on the films before the big night, here’s your comprehensive guide — including the full list of nominees and where you can watch or stream them now.
🎥 How to Watch the Oscar Nominations Live
Fans had multiple ways to watch the nominations reveal as it happened:
- Oscar.com and Oscars.org offered free livestreams of the announcement.
- The Academy’s official YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook channels also carried the livestream.
- In the U.S., ABC’s “Good Morning America” and ABC News Live broadcast segments of the announcement.
🏆 Full List of 2026 Oscar Nominees
Here are the major nominees across key categories:
🎬 Best Picture Nominees
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
(And many other nominees fill out the 24 award categories.)
📺 Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Films
Here’s how you can watch or stream many of this year’s Oscar contenders:
🎬 Sinners
- A record-breaking film with 16 nominations, including Best Picture.
- Streaming: HBO Max and available on Prime Video in some regions.
🎬 One Battle After Another
- A major Best Picture contender.
- Streaming: HBO Max (also available to rent or buy on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV).
🎬 Frankenstein
- Guillermo del Toro’s acclaimed adaptation.
- Streaming: Netflix.
🎬 Train Dreams
- A thoughtful period drama.
- Streaming: Netflix.
🎬 Bugonia
- Nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress.
- Streaming: Peacock (also available for rental or purchase).
🎬 F1
- Nominated for Best Picture and technical awards.
- Streaming: Apple TV+ (and rentable on major platforms).
🎬 Sentimental Value
- A Best Picture nominee and drama favorite.
- Streaming: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video and other Digital VOD services.
🎬 Marty Supreme & The Secret Agent
- Both are still in theaters, with preorder/digital rentals available on Prime Video and other platforms.
🎬 Hamnet
- Currently in theaters only, with streaming details expected later.
This blend of streaming, rental, and theatrical releases makes it easier than ever to catch up before Oscars night.
🎬 Tips for Watching Before the Oscars
- Check multiple platforms: Many films are available across services like Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, Apple TV+, and Prime Video.
- Theaters first: Films like Hamnet and Marty Supreme are still playing theatrically in many cities — a great way to experience them on the big screen.
- Digital preorders: If a title hasn’t arrived on streaming yet, preorder or rent it digitally so you’re ready before the ceremony.
🌟 Why It Matters
This year’s Oscar nominations reflect a fascinating mix of genres and storytelling styles — from historical dramas to blockbuster action and animated features — with Sinners making history with its record nomination count.
Whether you plan to stream at home or see films in cinemas, this season offers film lovers a chance to experience some of the year’s most acclaimed movies before the stars take the stage in March.
Stay tuned to New York Art Life for more Oscar coverage, streaming guides, and nominee spotlights as awards season continues.
