The awards season is nearing Oscar 2023, and preparations are in full swing for cinema’s most celebrated international ceremony. Nominated films have been announced for weeks, and many movie lovers want to catch them before the event.
Some titles are already accessible on streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Film, Disney+ or Movistar Plus; others remain available only in cinemas for now.
Below, this guide highlights how to watch several of the most anticipated titles for this Oscar edition.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
The leading contender with eleven nominations is available in Spain on Movistar Plus and Filming. Its creators, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are vying for several top awards including best picture, best director, and best actress.
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
With nine nominations spanning almost every technical category, this German World War II drama by Edward Berger can be found in the Netflix catalog.
“Top Gun: Maverick”
Tom Cruise both produces and stars in this follow-up, which earned six Oscar nominations. It is available in the Prime Video catalog.
“Elvis”
Eight nominations accompany Baz Luhrmanns’s biographical drama starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. It streams on HBO Max.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Disney+ carries this Marvel installment, which gained five nominations in the crowd of contenders and aims for a rare recognition.
‘Blonde’
The film elevating Ana de Armas to the forefront of Hollywood, portraying Marilyn Monroe, is available on Netflix. Critics were divided, yet the public response has been strong.
‘Pinocchio’
Guillermo del Toro reshapes a beloved animated classic and offers strong chances for best animated feature and best soundtrack. It is accessible on Netflix.
‘Tar’
Currently not on streaming platforms and shown in cinemas; a spring release to streaming is anticipated on Movistar Plus.
“Avatar: The Way of Water”
This title has not yet landed on major streaming services and is expected to premiere on Disney+ though an exact date is still unclear.
“Inisherin’s Banshees”
To see it before the ceremony, heading to the cinema is advised. A Disney+ release is anticipated later, possibly by the end of March.
“The Whale”
Darren Aronofsky’s drama featuring Brendan Fraser hit theaters at the end of January and should arrive on Movistar Plus+ toward the end of March after the ceremony.
“The Fabelmans”
The newly released title will take longer to reach streaming platforms, with HBO Max expected to host the catalog in some regions, though there is no confirmed arrival date.