Oscar season isn’t just about trophies—it’s about stories that stay with you long after the credits roll. This year’s most talked-about films span epic dramas, intimate character studies, genre spectacles, and powerful documentaries—and many of them are now streaming on HBO Max.
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Here’s a curated recap of Oscar-nominated films you can start streaming today—plus why each one deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Sinners (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), and more
Sinners is a sweeping, morally complex drama that explores guilt, power, and redemption through interwoven character arcs. Set against a richly detailed world, the film follows individuals whose lives collide in devastating and unexpected ways. Every frame feels deliberate—from its striking visuals to its haunting score—making it a film that demands your full attention and rewards it deeply.
One Battle After Another (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn), Best Supporting Actress (Teyana Taylor), and more
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another is an intense, character-driven epic about ambition, loyalty, and the personal cost of conflict. Anchored by commanding performances, the film unfolds as a series of emotional and psychological confrontations, each one revealing more about its flawed, fascinating characters. It’s layered, demanding, and deeply human.
Hamnet (Coming Soon)
Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director (Chloe Zao), Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), Best Adapted Screenplay, and more
Based on the acclaimed novel, Hamnet tells a quiet yet devastating story of love and loss. Centered on a family grappling with unimaginable grief, the film focuses on the emotional aftermath rather than the event itself. Its restrained storytelling, intimate performances, and lyrical visuals make it a profoundly moving experience that lingers long after watching.
Bugonia (Coming Soon)
Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Actress (Emma Stone), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score
Bugonia blends genre and drama into a story that feels both surreal and unsettlingly familiar. At its core is a woman navigating paranoia, obsession, and identity in a world that feels increasingly out of control. The film’s offbeat tone and emotional intensity make it one of the year’s most distinctive entries—strange, bold, and impossible to ignore.
Song Sung Blue (Coming Soon)
Oscar Nomination: Best Actress (Kate Hudson)
A deeply personal story about love, memory, and reinvention, Song Sung Blue follows a woman as she reconnects with her past while trying to reshape her future. The film is intimate and reflective, driven by emotion rather than spectacle, and anchored by a performance that carries the weight of the story with honesty and warmth.
Weapons (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nomination: Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan)
Weapons takes a darker, more suspense-driven approach, unraveling a mystery that slowly reveals the consequences of violence and secrecy. As tensions rise, the film examines how trauma ripples outward—affecting families, communities, and those left searching for answers. It’s gripping, unsettling, and powered by strong supporting performances.
Jurassic World Rebirth (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nomination: Best Visual Effects
Spectacle takes center stage in Jurassic World Rebirth, a high-stakes return to a world where humans and dinosaurs are once again on a collision course. Packed with jaw-dropping visuals and large-scale action, the film delivers pure cinematic escape—best enjoyed on the biggest screen you have.
The Alabama Solution (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nomination: Best Documentary Feature Film
This gripping documentary takes a hard look at real-world systems and the people caught within them. Through firsthand accounts and unflinching storytelling, The Alabama Solution challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a deeply human perspective.
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud (Now Streaming)
Oscar Nomination: Best Documentary Short Film
A powerful tribute to journalist Brent Renaud, this documentary short honors the risks taken by those who document conflict and truth. It’s brief, emotional, and impactful—proof that some of the most important stories don’t need a long runtime to leave a mark.
There’s so much to stream—and even more on the way. Whether you’re catching up on fan favorites or discovering your next obsession, HBO Max makes it easy to stay in on what everyone’s watching. Subscribe via the Smart Online Store and start streaming today.
