Here’s how to watch 2025’s Oscar nominated movies

The 2025 Academy Award nominations were announced on the morning of January 23, after being delayed a couple of weeks due to the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires. Most of the contenders speculated to be in the running were prominently featured in the nominations, but now that we finally have a concrete list of films, it’s time to debate who will win the Oscars.

We’ll leave the hot takes for another time, though. We want you to be able to inform yourself and make your own judgments about this year’s Best Picture nominees. You can’t choose the best film if you haven’t even watched them, right? Here’s how to watch all of 2025’s Oscar-nominated movies for Best Picture. And don’t forget to watch the ceremony on March 2 at 7:00 PM ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

Anora (2024)

139m

Genre

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Stars

Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov

Directed by

Sean Baker

Watch on Amazon

Anora is the type of movie with a stereotypical plot that gets heightened by the incredible performances of the lead actors. Mikey Madison helps the audience feel every emotion of the main character Ani as she grapples with the consequences of a relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son. European and American marriage standards clash and the drama is juicy and personal. Sean Baker has a clear vision for his film that shines through.

The Brutalist (2024)

215m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce

Directed by

Brady Corbet

Watch on Youtube

Adrian Brody is very familiar with playing a Jewish person navigating the terror of the Holocaust. He already won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Roman Polanski’s World War II film The Pianist over two decades ago and his role in The Brutalist has him in position to capture his second award in that category. He plays an immigrant who escapes to America to find a new beginning as an architect. The film can’t be viewed on streaming yet but is still in theaters nationwide.

A Complete Unknown (2024)

140m

Genre

Drama, Music, History

Stars

Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning

Directed by

James Mangold

Watch on Youtube

Timothée Chalamet may not look exactly like Bob Dylan, but fans and critics alike were absolutely astounded at how he captures the musician’s heart and soul in this biopic that looks at Dylan’s beginnings as America’s preeminent musical poet of the 20th century. Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor and the movie itself is nominated for Best Picture, but most are betting on Chalamet getting the singular prize here. This is another film that is still in theaters and not on streaming yet.

Conclave (2024)

120m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow

Directed by

Edward Berger

Watch on Peacock

If you’re an older Gen Z/younger Millenial like me, you immediately think of Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort on Harry Potter. If you’d like to see Fiennes outside the whimsical irrelevance of Rowling’s universe, Conclave would be a wonderful place to start. He plays Dean Thomas Lawrence as he finds out how difficult it is to pick a new Catholic Pope in a world where everyone is corrupt and has skeletons in their closet. This film highlights Catholic misdoings while examining the weight of responsibility on those who make decisions within the Church.

Dune: Part Two (2024)

167m

Genre

Science Fiction, Adventure

Stars

Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson

Directed by

Denis Villeneuve

Watch on Netflix

Dune: Part Two expands Denis Villeneuve’s vision for a photorealistic depiction of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel and the universe that has evolved from it in the six decades since. Chalamet takes on the responsibility of depicting Paul Atreides as he becomes overwhelmed with power and his decision making ebbs and flows in effectiveness as different factions of human civilization try to choose who to follow.

Emilia Pérez (2024)

132m

Genre

Drama, Thriller

Stars

Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez

Directed by

Jacques Audiard

Watch on Netflix

Emilia Pérez is not only the most nominated film at this year’s Academy Awards, but its 13 nominations make it one of the most decorated contenders in Oscars history. Whether the film deserves this type of recognition is controversial. It puts transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón in the spotlight, but many people feel the film doesn’t depict trans people or Mexican culture accurately.

I'm Still Here (2024)

137m

Genre

Drama, History

Stars

Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro

Directed by

Walter Salles

Watch on Youtube

I’m Still Here isn’t the most palatable story to an American audience, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t get your attention heading into Oscars season. This film beautifully portrays the heartache and trauma that follows when someone is a victim of the government meddling in their family’s life as the Brazillian military dictatorship of the 1960s and 1970s did with so many. This one isn’t available on streaming yet but can still be viewed in theaters.

Nickel Boys (2024)

140m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Directed by

RaMell Ross

Watch on Youtube

Nickel Boys should be a great Black History Month movie option for those who want to learn about the courage and perseverance of two boys who survive a horrifcally abusive and racist juvenile detention center in Florida during the 1960s. People who want to know more about the inspiration for the film should read up on the Dozier School for Boys. This one isn’t available on streaming yet but can still be viewed in theaters.

The Substance (2024)

141m

Genre

Horror, Science Fiction

Stars

Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid

Directed by

Coralie Fargeat

Watch on Amazon

Demi Moore turns in a career-defining performance as a celebrity who does whatever it takes to gain back her youthful appearance even if it means taking illegal drugs. The Substance is a stellar example of the ways body horror and science fiction can mix to tell a story that is timely and provides authentic commentary about a highly-critiqued group (in this case middle-aged women).

Wicked (2024)

162m

Genre

Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Stars

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum

Directed by

Jon M. Chu

Watch on Amazon

Wicked took over social media discussion and cinemas late last year due to its bright, lively music and colors. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande form a special bond as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good in the years before The Wizard of Oz. Wicked winning several awards would be a great justice served for past musicals that didn’t get the same adulation.