Your Complete Guide to Watching the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees in the UK
With the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony now concluded, cinema enthusiasts across the United Kingdom are eager to revisit the year's most celebrated films. The prestigious Best Picture award was claimed by One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson's epic political saga that secured six Oscars, including Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. Meanwhile, the vampire horror Sinners made history with the most nominations, and Michael B. Jordan earned Best Actor for his role in Ryan Coogler's film, which collected four awards.
The diverse slate of ten Best Picture nominees featured everything from international sensations like Sentimental Value to bold cinematic experiments such as Bugonia and Marty Supreme. If you missed any of these acclaimed films during their theatrical runs, this comprehensive guide details exactly where and how to watch each nominee in the UK.
Bugonia: A Wild Conspiracy Thriller
Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, Bugonia represents the latest collaboration between filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and actress-producer Emma Stone. This eccentric film follows conspiracy theorist and beekeeper Teddy (Jesse Plemons) who kidnaps pharmaceuticals CEO Michelle (Stone), believing her to be an alien sent to destroy Earth. Despite earning four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Stone, the film has not yet been added to subscription streaming libraries. Bugonia is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Sky Store.
Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro's Gothic Vision
Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel debuted at Venice, starring Oscar Isaac as the inventor and Jacob Elordi as the creature. The film received nine Oscar nominations, though del Toro missed the competitive Best Director category. Frankenstein is streaming exclusively on Netflix and is also screening in select cinemas.
F1: High-Octane Blockbuster Recognition
The surprise Best Picture nominee F1 represents the Academy's growing recognition of major studio productions. Brad Pitt stars as a retired driver mentoring a rookie, with unprecedented access to race tracks provided by producer Lewis Hamilton. The Apple Original film is now included with the main Apple TV subscription. F1 is streaming on Apple TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Store, with select cinema screenings.
Hamnet: The Tearjerking Historical Drama
This adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel about William Shakespeare's family earned eight Oscar nominations, with Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress for her portrayal of Agnes Hathaway. The film continues to move audiences with its emotional depth. Hamnet is still showing in select UK and Irish cinemas and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Store, and Apple TV.
Marty Supreme: Electric Sports Comedy
Josh Safdie's energetic film about an aspiring ping-pong champion (Timothée Chalamet) delighted audiences during the festive season, earning nine Oscar nominations and a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. Despite missing out on awards, the film's imaginative marketing and strong performances created significant buzz. Marty Supreme is still showing in select UK and Irish cinemas and available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV, and Apple TV.
One Battle After Another: The Big Winner
Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, this film about ex-revolutionaries pursued by corrupt military forces was the most talked-about movie of 2025, ultimately winning Best Picture. Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn deliver powerful performances in this September release. One Battle After Another is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Store, with select cinema screenings.
The Secret Agent: Award-Winning Crime Drama
Emerging from Cannes with four awards, including Best Director for Mendonça Filho and Best Actor for Wagner Moura, this 1977-set crime drama follows a tech expert fleeing political chaos. The film earned particular notice at the Golden Globes where Moura won Best Actor. The Secret Agent is currently showing in UK and Irish cinemas.
Sentimental Value: Critically Acclaimed Family Drama
The Norwegian film that received a 19-minute standing ovation at Cannes has flown somewhat under the radar despite unanimous praise for its actors and refreshing storytelling. With a 97% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this family drama represents the best of international cinema. Sentimental Value is streaming on Mubi (and via Amazon Prime Video) in the UK and Ireland, with some cinema screenings still available.
Sinners: Groundbreaking Horror Triumph
This vampire horror set in 1930s Mississippi made history with the most Oscar nominations and represents a significant achievement for Black excellence in cinema. Michael B. Jordan's dual performance as twins Smoke and Stack earned him Best Actor, while the film grossed over $368 million worldwide. Sinners is available on demand on Sky Cinema and NOW TV Cinema, and for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Rakuten TV, with select cinema screenings.
Train Dreams: Quietly Beautiful Netflix Production
Based on Denis Johnson's novella, this Clint Bentley film starring Joel Edgerton as an orphaned logger in the Pacific Northwest quietly built critical praise throughout 2025. As a Netflix production, it's one of the most accessible Oscar nominees. Train Dreams is streaming exclusively on Netflix and screening in select cinemas.
Whether you're looking to complete your viewing of all ten Best Picture nominees or simply want to catch up on the year's most celebrated films, this guide provides all the necessary information for UK audiences. From streaming services to cinema screenings and digital rentals, every option is covered to ensure you don't miss these cinematic highlights from the 2026 Oscars season.
