Where to Watch 2026 Oscar-Shortlisted Films: Netflix, Prime Video, Mubi and More
Guide to streaming platforms and theatres for 2026 Oscar-shortlisted international feature films.
The race for the 98th Academy Awards has officially begun, with the Academy announcing the shortlisted films for Oscars 2026 on December 16, 2025. Final nominations will be revealed on January 22, 2026, setting the stage for one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years. This year’s shortlist reflects a strong global presence, featuring films from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Several shortlisted titles are already accessible to audiences through major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Mubi, Apple TV, and regional services like BFI Player and Movistar Plus+. From courtroom dramas and political thrillers to intimate family narratives, the films showcase diverse storytelling styles and socially relevant themes that resonate beyond borders.
Among the standout titles is Belén, streaming on Prime Video, an Argentine legal drama centered on justice, women’s rights, and systemic corruption. Political tension dominates films like The Secret Agent and It Was Just An Accident, both expected on Mubi, which explore life under authoritarian regimes through gripping personal stories. These films highlight resistance, moral courage, and the cost of dissent.
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Indian cinema also finds representation with Homebound, now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film examines friendship, ambition, and class struggle in rural North India. Meanwhile, European entries such as Sound of Falling, Sentimental Value, and Late Shift focus on trauma, family conflict, and professional pressures, reinforcing the emotional depth seen across this year’s shortlist.
Several highly anticipated films, including The President’s Cake, Kokuho, All That’s Left of You, and The Voice of Hind Rajab, are currently limited to theatrical releases, adding to the awards-season buzz. With powerful narratives rooted in history, identity, and survival, the 2026 Oscar-shortlisted films collectively offer audiences a compelling preview of cinema’s finest global voices ahead of the final nominations.
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