All 10 Oscars 2026 Best Picture Nominees As Reviewed By ScreenRant

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The Oscars are finally here after a long awards season. By the time the show airs on March 15th, one of the Best Picture nominees will be over a year old. Throughout all the pre-show events and parties, discussions have unfortunately shifted from the films themselves to things like Timothée Chalamet’s views on ballet and opera, and whether Jessie Buckley likes cats.

Ultimately, all the pre-show talk won’t matter when the awards are presented on Sunday, especially when it comes to Best Picture. The competition has really come down to two films: Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, and recent awards from critics’ groups and guilds have consistently highlighted those two as the frontrunners. Before the ceremony begins, you can find ScreenRant’s reviews of all the Best Picture nominees below.

Bugonia

Review: Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons Reach New Heights In Yorgos Lanthimos’ Audacious Thriller

Total Nominations: 4

Other Nominations: Best Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Original Score

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Main Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone

According to ScreenRant, director Yorgos Lanthimos teams up with Emma Stone for a fifth time, and the result is wonderfully strange. He remakes the film Save The Green Planet, and Stone gives a captivating performance, using unusual language to hide a dark secret. The movie is a wild, unsettling, and surprisingly fun ride into a world of paranoia and delusion.

F1

Review: This Adrenaline-Fueled Sports Drama Will Change Your Mind About F1 Racing If You Weren’t Already A Fan

Total Nominations: 4

Other Nominations: Visual Effects, Film Editing, Sound

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Main Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Shae Whigham

I was absolutely blown away by this racing movie! It’s exactly what a blockbuster should be. Director Joseph Kosinski really pushed the boundaries with how it was filmed – he created a whole new technique just to make you feel like you’re actually in the car with Brad Pitt’s character, Sonny Hayes. It’s an incredibly immersive experience!

Frankenstein

Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Modern Gothic Adaptation Is A Masterclass In Atmosphere

Total Nominations: 9

The film also received nominations for Best Supporting Actor, as well as awards recognizing its Cinematography, Costume Design, Make-up and Hairstyling, Original Score, Production Design, and Sound. It was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Main Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordia, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz

Guillermo del Toro’s visually stunning take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a true spectacle, featuring an outstanding performance by Jacob Elordi (who deservedly received a Best Supporting Actor nomination). You can really feel the director’s love for the story in every scene.

Hamnet

Review: A Visually Stunning And Emotionally Gripping Shakespearean Tale

Total Nominations: 8

Also nominated were: Best Actress, Best Director, Casting, Costume Design, Original Score, Production Design, and Adapted Screenplay.

Director: Chloé Zhao

Main Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe, Noah Jupe

As a movie lover, I was completely moved by Chloé Zhao’s take on Maggie O’Farrell’s story. It’s a real tearjerker, the kind that stays with you, and Jessie Buckley gives a truly incredible performance. Zhao, known for her beautiful, realistic style, transports us to 16th century England to tell a heartbreaking, but ultimately hopeful, story about being a mother, dealing with loss, and finding strength through immense grief.

Marty Supreme

Review: Timothée Chalamet Soars in Josh Safdie’s Sports Drama

Total Nominations: 9

The film also received nominations for Best Director, Best Actor, Original Screenplay, Casting, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, and Costume Design.

Director: Josh Safdie

Main Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’Zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma

ScreenRant praises Josh Safdie’s energetic film about unchecked ambition and its consequences, highlighting a phenomenal performance by Timothée Chalamet. Marty Supreme excels in every aspect – from Daniel Lopatin’s unique synth score and Josh Safdie’s fast-paced direction to a vibrant supporting cast that makes the film truly captivating.

One Battle After Another

Review: Leonardo DiCaprio & Paul Thomas Anderson Unite For A Virtuosic, Prescient Triumph

Total Nominations: 12

The film also received nominations for Best Director, Best Actor, two Best Supporting Actor awards, Best Supporting Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Cinematography, Editing, Original Score, Production Design, and Sound.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, along with Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and Regina Hall.

According to ScreenRant, Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, One Battle After Another, is a stunning achievement. It’s a powerful story about revolution, the sacrifices it demands, and the strength it takes to persevere against overwhelming odds. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, the film showcases Anderson at his best.

The Secret Agent

Review: Mesmerizing Brazilian Thriller Plays With Genre & Our Expectations Of What It Should Be

Total Nominations: 4

Other Nominations: Best International Feature, Best Actor, Casting

Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho

The film stars Wagner Moura, Tânia Maria, Udo Kier, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone, Thomás Aquino, and Robério Diógenes.

Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film, The Secret Agent, is a complex and unusual movie that doesn’t easily fit into one category. It explores the life of a man living under Brazil’s military dictatorship, and delves into the political and personal struggles of a turbulent time. The film is notable for its unique imagery – including a detached leg – a father-son pair of assassins, and a clear love of filmmaking that’s evident throughout.

Sentimental Value

Review: Joachim Trier’s Brilliant Drama Is The Best Film Of Cannes So Far

Total Nominations: 8

The film also received nominations for Best International Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress (two nominations), Best Supporting Actor, and Original Screenplay, as well as a nomination for Editing.

Director: Joachim Trier

Main Cast: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibdsdotter Lilleas, Elle Fanning

Joachim Trier’s deeply moving drama explores love and art with incredible performances – all of which received Academy Award nominations. Sentimental Value feels like the peak of Trier’s career so far, delving into how creating art connects with family as two sisters grapple with their father’s return and the unresolved pain he caused.

Sinners

Review: Ryan Coogler’s Exquisite Vampire Horror Is Already One Of The Best Films Of The Year

Total Nominations: 16

Wow, this movie really swept the nominations! Beyond the big awards, it’s up for everything – Best Director, both leading and supporting acting categories, and a ton of technical achievements. We’re talking Original Screenplay, Casting, Cinematography, Editing, Costume Design, Makeup, the score, even an Original Song! And let’s not forget Production Design, Sound, and Visual Effects. Honestly, it’s a testament to a truly well-crafted film – they clearly excelled in every department.

Director: Ryan Coogler

The film stars Michael B. Jordan, along with Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, and Li Jun Li.

According to ScreenRant, Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film, Sinners, surprisingly earned the most Academy Award nominations ever—16! It’s not hard to understand why. The movie is a visually stunning and often brutal story that begins in 1930s Mississippi and expands across time to examine themes of faith, culture, and racial identity in a way that goes beyond typical horror tropes.

Train Dreams

Review: Joel Edgerton’s Western Drama Is Stunning To Behold & Yet I Just Couldn’t Fall In Love With It

Total Nominations: 4

Other Nominations: Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Song

Director: Clint Bentley

Main Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Will Patton

According to ScreenRant, Clint Bentley’s beautiful film adaptation of Denis Johnson’s story features Joel Edgerton’s best acting yet. While the story itself is straightforward – following a man’s life in the Pacific Northwest – it’s surprisingly deep, offering a thoughtful look at life and how unpredictable events can change us, both positively and negatively.

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2026-03-15 00:25