Oscars 2025: Where You Can Stream Each Of The Best Picture Nominees

The 97th Oscars are almost here, and here is how movie fans can stream each of the nominees for Best Picture from their comfort of their own home. The Academy Awards have selected ten films to honor with a potential win for Best Picture, ranging from sci-fi epics and horrific modern fables to religious thrillers and inventive dramas. All ten films nominated for Best Picture earned raves on the festival circuit in 2024 and plenty of them have generated buzz going into the film industry's biggest night.

Ahead of the Oscar ceremony being held on March 2, movie buffs might watch to catch up on their favorites or watch the nominees that slipped them by. Luckily, there are options to watch all of them from the comfort of your home. However, only half of them are currently available through streaming services, with the rest set to make their debuts on streaming services like Netflix, Max, and Hulu in the coming months. The rest can be rented or purchased online through VOD services. Here is how to stream each of the 97th Academy Award nominees for Best Picture.

Conclave Is Streaming On Peacock

The Religious Political Thriller Is A Frontrunner For A Reason

Conclave is among the nominees for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards that audiences can watch through streaming. Conclave is nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Actor for Ralph Finnes and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. While other films have shifted in and out of the spotlight throughout the award season, Conclave's strong cast and solid script has kept it a strong contender within the award race. Conclave is now streaming on Peacock, with the political thriller set in the Vatican serving as the perfect drama to be captivated by on the couch.

Emilia Pérez Is Streaming On Netflix

Emilia Pérez Is A Potentially Historic (And Controversial) Winner At The Oscars

Emilia Pérez is the most nominated film at the 97th Academy Awards. Netflix earned 13 nominations for the film, which is now available to stream on their service. The French-produced musical about a Mexican cartel leader who goes into hiding by transitioning into a woman is also the most controversial of the Best Picture nominees this year. Several advocacy groups have condemned the film, as well as the racially charged social media posts of star Karla Sofía Gascón. Despite those potential set-backs, the film has maintained momentum in some key races, making Emilia Pérez a must-watch ahead of the ceremony.

Dune: Part Two Is Streaming On Max

Denis Villeneuve's Sci-Fi Epic Extends Beyond A Single Film

Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert' immortal sci-fi epic was so massive that it required two parts, with both films earning nominations for Best Picture. The box-office hit hasn't been able to maintain award season buzz, however, with Villeneuve not even making the cut for Best Director — although fans of the film can take solace in Timothée Chalamet potentially winning Best Actor for his work in A Complete Unknown. Lovers of sci-fi can check out Dune: Part Two (as well as Dune: Part One and the spin-off show Dune: Prophecy) on Max.

The Substance Is Streaming On Mubi

One Of 2024's Best Horror Films Could Be A Rare Oscar Win For The Genre

The Substance is one of 2024's most distinctive horror films and stands out as one of the few examples of the genre breaking through at the Academy. Demi Moore delivers a stunning performance as an aging star willing to do anything to regain her youth, with The Substance elevating her to front-runner status in the Best Actress race. The Substance is currently streaming on Mubi, who also distributed the film theatrically. The Substance isn't for the faint of heart, but it's one of the most impressive and memorable films among the 97th Best Picture nominees.

Nickel Boys Is Available To Stream On MGM+ On February 28

Nickel Boys Has A Unique Style And A Deeply Human Story

While Nickel Boys isn't available on streaming at the time of this writing, the film will be available on MGM+ on February 28, days before the award ceremony on March 2. Directed by RaMell Ross, Nickel Boys is a heartbreaking exploration of racism from a first-person POV. Nickel Boys was distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, making the decision to bring it to MGM+ ahead of the Oscars a clever way to keep the film in the minds of viewers. The inventive film is one of the most impressive of the Best Picture nominees and well worth checking out.

Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, I'm Still Here, & Wicked Are Not Available On Streaming

All Ten Films Can Be Rented Or Purchased Digitally

There are five other nominees for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, none of which are available through streaming services at the time of writing. However, all ten nominees are available for digital rental or purchase through Video On Demand, whether that be with Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango at Home. Some of the films, like I'm Still Here, are also still playing in select theaters. The Brutalist will likely come to Max as part of that streaming service's exclusive deal with A24, although the exact date hasn't been announced.

An edited image of Mikey Madison in Anora and Adrien Brody in The Brutalist with a gold background.

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Similarly, Sony's deal with Netflix makes it the likely streaming home for I'm Still Here, although no date for that arrival has been given. Anora has been confirmed to be coming Hulu March 17. Produced by Disney’s Searchlight Pictures, A Complete Unknown will also presumably come to Hulu, although the date hasn't been announced. Wicked is set to debut on Peacock on March 21, alongside a good amount of bonus content and a sing-along version of the film. Still, there are ways (and plenty of reasons) to check out all of the 97th Oscar's Best Pictures nominees from home.

Oscars

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: March 2, 2025
Network: ABC
Website: https://www.oscars.org/

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