The Oscar race is officially heating up. The Academy unveiled its latest round of nominations in late January, with Sinners leading the pack at 16 nods and One Battle After Another close behind with 13.
Ryan Coogler earned nominations for both Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Sinners, a visually stunning vampire saga, while Michael B. Jordan received his first-ever Best Actor nomination for his powerhouse performance.
Meanwhile, One Battle After Another claimed major acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor, cementing its place as a critical favorite.
Here’s where to find everything you need to catch up.
Sinners
With 16 nominations, Sinners tops the Oscar list. It’s a bluesy, vampire, gangster musical starring Michael B. Jordan in two roles. Vibrantly filmed, its surface pleasures alone are worth celebrating.
Streaming on HBO Max, Prime Video.
One Battle After Another
A poignant drama, a buddy comedy, and a heartfelt parenting story all rolled into one. The performances shine across the board, from leads to supporting roles, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and more. The film earned 13 Oscar nominations.
Streaming on HBO Max. For rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Sentimental Value
A cosmic, emotional exploration of home, trauma, and vulnerability, anchored by Stellan Skarsgård in one of his finest roles. (9 nominations)
Available on Apple TV and elsewhere
Marty Supreme
A high-octane, ego-fueled table tennis saga from Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, featuring a defining performance by Timothée Chalamet. (9 nominations)
In theaters, not streaming
Frankenstein
A bold, modern take on Mary Shelley’s classic, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi in a fresh, thrilling retelling of the iconic monster story. (9 nominations)
Streaming on Netflix
Hamnet
Chloé Zhao’s speculative drama brings Maggie O’Farrell’s prizewinning novel to life, with Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley portraying Shakespeare and his wife. (8 nominations)
In theaters, available to rent or buy digitally on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video. The film is expected to be available on Peacock after its theatrical run.
Bugonia
A darkly twisted chamber-piece from Yorgos Lanthimos, following a vengeful eco-terrorist and his neurodivergent cousin, starring Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone. (4 nominations)
Streaming on Peacock
