An Awards Junkie's Guide to Seeking Out This Year's Oscar Nominees (The Films of 2025)

well, folks. the 98th Academy Award Nominations are here. as far as these things go, they're pretty decent! perhaps even great!

if you're someone who wants to try and play catch-up and seek out the films nominated for Hollywood's Biggest Night, we've got an updated alphabetical list of where to seek out these films below!
(R.I.P. NO OTHER CHOICE and THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE. y'all were too pure for this world).

(it's also highly likely that many of these films will be returning to theaters to capitalize on their nomination glory, so expect another updated list in the future)

we will absolutely have more Oscar-related words coming here soon, so be on the lookout for that. happy Oscar Season, y'all!

*note: "rent digitally at home" usually refers to places like Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV. Fandango at Home is my preferred rental destination of choice, but you do you.

**additional note: the short films will be released in a special theatrical package in mid-to-late February. confirmed screenings at Music Box Theatre and the Davis.

The Alabama Solution (1 nomination, for Best Documentary Feature)
now streaming on HBO Max.

Arco (1 nomination, for Best Animated Feature)
opening the weekend of 1/30 at Music Box Theatre, AMC River East, Regal City North, Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, and AMC Village Crossing.

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2 nominations, for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design)
still playing at pretty much every AMC and Regal theater in the city of Chicago, as well as Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, and Landmark at the Glen.

Blue Moon (2 nominations, for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay)
available to rent digitally at home.

Bugonia (4 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on Peacock.

Come See Me in the Good Light (1 nomination, for Best Documentary Feature)
now streaming on Apple TV.

Cutting Through Rocks (1 nomination, for Best Documentary Feature)
playing select showtimes at the Gene Siskel Film Center the weekend of 1/23.

Diane Warren: Relentless (1 nomination, for Best Original Song)
nowhere. this film does not exist.
jk!!! it's on Hoopla and Kanopy, or you can digitally rent it wherever. good for you, Diane!

Elio (1 nomination, for Best Animated Feature)
now streaming on Disney Plus.

F1 (4 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on Apple TV.

Frankenstein (9 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on Netflix, or you can catch it at select showtimes at Landmark at the Glen in Glenview.

Hamnet (8 nominations, including Best Picture)
now playing at AMC Newcity, AMC Evanston, AMC Village Crossing, AMC River East, the Regal Webster, Landmark Century, Landmark at the Glen, and the Davis Theater.

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (1 nomination, for Best Actress)
available to rent digitally at home.

It Was Just an Accident (2 nominations, for Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay)
available to rent digitally at home.

Jurassic World Rebirth (1 nomination, for Best Visual Effects)
now streaming on Peacock. but like, you don't have to watch it.

Kohuko (1 nomination, for Best Makeup and Hairstyling)
receiving a U.S. theatrical release in February.

KPOP Demon Hunters (2 nominations, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song)
now streaming on Netflix, but you already knew that.

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (1 nomination, for Best Animated Feature)
available to rent digitally at home, including on Letterboxd's Video Store.

The Lost Bus (1 nomination, for Best Visual Effects)
now streaming on Apple TV.

Marty Supreme (9 nominations, including Best Picture)
still playing at pretty much every AMC and Regal theater in the city of Chicago, as well as Landmark Century Centre, Landmark at the Glen, the Davis Theater and Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville. slated to open at select IMAX locations 1/30.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin (1 nomination, for Best Documentary Feature)
available to rent digitally at home.

One Battle After Another (13 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on HBO Max.

The Perfect Neighbor (1 nomination, for Best Documentary Feature)
now streaming on Netflix.

The Secret Agent (4 nominations, including Best Picture)
now playing at Landmark Century Centre, AMC River East, and the Wilmette Theatre.

Sentimental Value (9 nominations, including Best Picture)
available to rent digitally at home.

Sinners (16 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on HBO Max.

Sirât (2 nominations, including Best International Feature)
has yet to officially open in Chicago. will likely arrive the weekend of 2/13.

The Smashing Machine (1 nomination, for Best Makeup and Hairstyling)
available to rent digitally at home.

Song Sung Blue (1 nomination, for Best Actress)
now playing at the Landmark at the Glen and the Wilmette Theatre. can also be purchased digitally at home.

Train Dreams (4 nominations, including Best Picture)
now streaming on Netflix, or you can catch it at select showtimes at Landmark at the Glen in Glenview.

The Ugly Stepsister (1 nomination, for Best Makeup and Hairstyling)
now streaming on Hulu, AMC+, and Shudder.

Viva Verdi! (1 nomination, for Best Original Song)
currently unavailable to watch in theaters or at home. sure!

The Voice of Hind Rajab (1 nomination, for Best International Feature)
now playing at the Gene Siskel Film Center, Uprising Theater, and Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville.

Weapons (1 nomination, for Best Supporting Actress)
now streaming on HBO Max.

Zootopia 2 (1 nomination, for Best Animated Feature)
now playing at pretty much every AMC and Regal theater in the city of Chicago.