The 2025 awards season is well underway, and navigating where to view all the contenders can prove to be quite a challenge. Are they available for streaming? Free of charge? Or only in theaters?

One of the significant successes at the Golden Globes is “The Brutalist,” a movie that has engaged audiences since it debuted at the Venice Film Festival in September. This 215-minute postwar epic, crafted by Brady Corbet, has garnered 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture, and is now widely accessible in North America. Meanwhile, the leading nominee “Emilia Pérez” can be found streaming on Netflix, making it easier for viewers.

A comprehensive guide has been compiled concerning this season’s prominent contenders and their viewing options.

“Emilia Pérez” (13 Oscar nominations): Available for streaming on Netflix.

This bold musical crime thriller by Jacques Audiard dives into the life of a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery. With a leading 13 Oscar nominations, including best picture, and SAG nominations for Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldaña, who recently won at the Globes, the film seemed poised for victory until some past comments from Gascón stirred controversy. Despite this, following a few BAFTA awards, the film remains a strong contender, particularly for Saldaña.

“The Brutalist” (10 Oscar nominations): Currently in theaters and available for rent or purchase via video-on-demand.

This impactful film features Adrien Brody as a celebrated architect and Holocaust survivor starting a new life in America, which takes a turn when he receives a significant commission from a wealthy industrialist portrayed by Guy Pearce. It took home Golden Globes for best director, best drama, and best actor, while Brody also secured a BAFTA for his role. Felicity Jones was included in the Oscar nominations as well.

“Wicked” (10 Oscar nominations): Set to stream on Peacock starting March 21, also available on VOD.

Jon M. Chu’s vibrant take on the beloved musical (specifically the first half) received widespread recognition from the academy. The film saw nominations for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and best picture, along with a prestigious best ensemble nod from the Screen Actors Guild. Both Erivo and Grande received individual nominations too, alongside Jonathan Bailey.

“A Complete Unknown” (8 Oscar nominations): In theaters, with VOD release on February 25.

This acclaimed biopic about Bob Dylan, directed by James Mangold, gathered significant Oscar attention with nominations for best picture, best director, and best actor for Timothée Chalamet. Accompanying nominations were given for supporting actress Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and supporting actor Edward Norton as Pete Seeger.

“Conclave” (8 Oscar nominations): Available for streaming on Peacock.

This gripping thriller focused on the selection of a new pope earned a DGA nomination for director Edward Berger and a SAG nomination for Ralph Fiennes’ leading role. Additionally, it was honored with a Golden Globe for best screenplay. Although Berger did not receive a directing Oscar nod, Isabella Rossellini found a spot in the supporting actress category.

“Anora” (6 Oscar nominations): Accessible via VOD.

Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning film about a New York stripper’s tumultuous romance with the son of a Russian oligarch has emerged as a frontrunner after securing wins at the Directors and Producers Guild awards. Mikey Madison’s performance garnered a BAFTA win over Demi Moore.

“Dune: Part Two” (5 Oscar nominations): Streaming on Max.

The initial “Dune” achieved a best picture nomination; however, Denis Villeneuve was passed over for a directing nod, a pattern replicated with “Part Two.” His omission from the Directors Guild of America list follows a similar trend.

“The Substance” (5 Oscar nominations): Available on Mubi.

Demi Moore’s portrayal of an aging actress who takes drastic measures to maintain her appearance in Coralie Fargeat’s body horror film has already earned her a Golden Globe, a SAG nomination, and an Oscar nod. The film also stands nominated for best picture and best director.

“Nosferatu” (4 Oscar nominations): Find it on VOD.

This contemporary remake of the classic 1922 silent vampire film by Robert Eggers, featuring Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, and Bill Skarsgård, received accolades in craft and cinematography categories.

“I’m Still Here” (3 Oscar nominations): Available in limited theaters.

Walter Salles’ Brazilian film stars Fernanda Torres (who won a Golden Globe) as Eunice Paiva, the wife of Rubens Paiva, a former leftist Brazilian congressman. This gripping story is nominated for best picture, best actress, and best international feature.

“Sing Sing” (3 Oscar nominations): Streaming on VOD and available on Max starting March 21.

Colman Domingo’s acclaimed role as a man leading a theater program for inmates at Sing Sing garnered recognition from various award bodies, including SAG nominations. The film is also noted for its screenplay and music recognition from the academy.

“The Wild Robot” (3 Oscar nominations): Now streaming on Peacock.

Chris Sanders’ heartwarming adaptation of Peter Brown’s book about a robot stranded in nature who becomes the guardian of a young gosling has made waves in the animated feature category.

“The Apprentice” (2 Oscar nominations): Available via VOD.

In this film, Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong earn Oscar nominations for their roles as Donald Trump and his lawyer Roy Cohn, respectively, showcasing the former U.S. president’s early years.

“Flow” (2 Oscar nominations): Streaming on Max.

This Latvian film, featuring no dialogue, depicts a cat escaping an overwhelming flood and is a favorite among animation nominees. It grabbed the Golden Globe for animation, earning nominations for both animation and international feature Oscars.

“Nickel Boys” (2 Oscar nominations): Currently in limited release, streaming on MGM+ starting February 28.

RaMell Ross captured a first-person viewpoint in this adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about an abusive reform school in the Jim Crow South, leading to a best first feature nomination from the DGA.

“A Real Pain” (2 Oscar nominations): Streaming on Hulu.

A Golden Globe victory alongside an Oscar and SAG nomination sees Kieran Culkin as a strong contender in the award race for his role in Jesse Eisenberg’s tragicomedy about eccentric cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland, with Eisenberg being nominated for original screenplay.

“Black Box Diaries” (1 Oscar nomination): Available on Paramount+.

Shiori It? created this documentary that delves into her personal experience with sexual assault in Japan.

“A Different Man” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on Max.

Sebastian Stan’s award-winning performance as an aspiring actor who alters his face drastically gained recognition, despite only receiving a nomination for makeup and hairstyling.

“The Girl with the Needle” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on Mubi.

This psychological horror film depicts the struggles of a young factory worker in post-World War I Copenhagen, receiving a best international film nomination.

“Gladiator II” (1 Oscar nomination): Available via Paramount+.

While Denzel Washington did not receive a nomination, the film secured recognition for its costume design team.

“Inside Out 2” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on Disney+.

The sequel to Disney’s hit film explores the emotions of a young girl and has become the highest-grossing animated film, excluding inflation adjustments.

“Memoir of a Snail” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on AMC+.

This animated feature, although rated R, tells the tale of a young misfit navigating her journey after losing her twin brother.

“No Other Land” (1 Oscar nomination): Limited theater release.

A documentary produced by a Palestinian-Israeli collective highlights the systematic demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, shot over a span of four years.

“Porcelain War” (1 Oscar nomination): Limited theater release.

This documentary follows the life of a Ukrainian ceramicist and his family during wartime.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (1 Oscar nomination): Available via VOD.

This critically acclaimed political thriller from Germany explores themes surrounding the authoritarian regime in Iran.

“September 5” (1 Oscar nomination): Via VOD.

This film provides an account of sports reporters at ABC covering the Munich Olympics hostage crisis live in 1972, garnering an original screenplay nomination.

“Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on Kanopy.

This documentary delves into the events surrounding the assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

“Sugarcane” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on both Hulu and Disney+.

Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie’s documentary investigates reports of abuses at an Indian residential school, shedding light on the impact in the affected community.

“Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” (1 Oscar nomination): Streaming on Netflix.

This animated film marks the second feature-length installment in the Wallace & Gromit series, featuring the much-loved character Feathers McGraw.

“The Last Showgirl” (0 Oscar nominations): Available on VOD.

Pamela Anderson earned a SAG nomination playing an aging Vegas performer in Gia Coppola’s film, yet the Oscars were not as kind.

“The Piano Lesson” (0 Oscar nominations): Streaming on Netflix.

While Danielle Deadwyler earned a SAG supporting actress nomination for her role in Malcolm Washington’s adaptation of August Wilson’s play, it failed to receive any Oscar recognition.

“Queer” (0 Oscar nominations): Available on VOD.

This film, adapted from William S. Burroughs’ work, features Daniel Craig as a junkie expat captivated by a young man in postwar Mexico, receiving a SAG nomination.