Where To Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies in 2026

Celebrate Oscars Movie Week with a Festival Pass

The Best Picture nominees for 2026 are here. This is the time when movie lovers start building their watchlists and looking for a clear answer to one simple question: where to watch the 2026 Best Picture nominees? At Cinemark, the answer is easy. During our Oscars Movie Week, participating Cinemark theaters host a full week of screenings built around these nominated films. Guests can see the 2026 Best Picture nominees for $40 with a festival pass.

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Here is how the festival works and what each nominee brings to the lineup so you can plan your week.

A Weeklong Festival for Movie Lovers

Oscars Movie Week at Cinemark is designed to feel like a festival, our guests get an entire week to watch all the nominees. These movies were created for the big screen. The sound, picture, and audience reactions add something special to the experience. A week of celebrating the year’s best films in theaters brings back the joy of moviegoing.

See all the Best Picture Nominees for Only $40

For $40, you can see all nominated movies and the nominated Animated & Live Action short films at participating Cinemark theaters.

The pass is simple:

Use it across the full week.

Choose the showtimes that fit your schedule.

Watch more nominees without buying individual tickets.

Plan your own festival lineup without rushing.

The festival pass makes it affordable to experience several of the most celebrated films of the year. Plus, festival passholders also get 50% OFF any size popcorn. Availability may vary by location, so check your local theater for its specific lineup.

The process is easy, direct, and built to give you control over your own schedule.

The 2026 Best Picture Nominees at Cinemark

Here is a look at the ten Best Picture nominees for 2026. All films will appear at select Cinemark theaters during Oscars Movie Week. Availability varies by location.

Bugonia

Bugonia carries the daring style associated with Yorgos Lanthimos. The film stands out for its tone, visuals, and strong performances. It has been a major awards conversation piece all season. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

F1

F1 blends technical precision with character-driven storytelling. With high-intensity racing sequences and detailed sound design, it is built for the big screen. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein is a new vision from Guillermo del Toro, combining gothic atmosphere with emotional storytelling. The production design and visual details benefit from a theatrical presentation. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Hamnet

Hamnet is a historical drama directed by Sam Mendes and produced by an accomplished team. Known for its performances and visual precision, it is the kind of film that thrives in theaters. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Marty Supreme

Marty Supreme brings energetic, character-driven filmmaking to the Best Picture field. The film has earned praise for its performances and pace. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

One Battle after Another

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle after Another blends scale, detail, and character complexity. The film rewards attention on the big screen. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent is known for controlled tension, careful pacing, and strong character work. It is especially effective in a focused theatrical environment. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Sentimental Value

Sentimental Value offers a quiet, emotional story with strong performances. Its subtle cinematography and themes are best experienced in a theater. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Sinners

Sinners delivers intensity, atmosphere, and bold storytelling. The film stands out for its emotional weight and striking visuals. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Train Dreams

Train Dreams is known for its landscapes, character depth, and lyrical storytelling. Its visual scope is especially rewarding on the big screen. Included with the festival pass at participating Cinemark theaters.

Who Votes for the Oscars?

The Oscars are voted on by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. There are over ten thousand members of the Academy, which is divided into 17 branches. Members of each branch (actors, cinematographers, directors, editors, etc.) submit nominations for their own craft. (Three branches don't get awards: Casting directors, executives, and marketing.) Once the nominations are set, all members get to vote on all the nominees.

How Are the Oscars Predicted?

Look at it this way: Members of the acting branch of the Academy are almost certainly members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). So those members cast similar votes for both the SAG Awards and the Oscars. The main difference is that the guild awards tend to have a lot more varied categories than the Oscars do. So nominees tend to be funneled down to the biggest and/or most notable names.

The biggest indicators for likely Oscar nominations and winners are the big guild awards: SAG (Screen Actors Guild), WGA (Writers Guild), DGA (Directors Guild) and PGA (Producers Guild). In fact, the PGA Best Theatrical Motion Picture winner is almost always the strongest contender for Best Picture at the Oscars.

Since the PGA Awards began in 1990, 25 of the 36 winners went on to win Best Picture, including last year's OPPENHEIMER. The others were all nominated for the big Oscars, and at this point, the slate of PGA nominations often becomes the nominated Oscar slate, too.

(If you're doing math based on the above, yes, it's a bit wonky, because in 2014 the PGA awarded its top prize as a tie between GRAVITY and 12 YEARS A SLAVE, the latter of which went on to win Best Picture at the Oscars.)

Why Watch Best Picture Nominees in Theaters

Best Picture nominees are chosen for their excellence in storytelling, performances, direction, and craft. Many of these films are developed with theaters in mind. On a large screen, details become clearer. Sound becomes more immersive. Emotional moments land with greater weight.

Watching with an audience adds another layer. Shared reactions help you feel the story in new ways. Oscars Movie Week gives guests the chance to experience these films the way filmmakers intended.

Get Your Festival Pass and Start Planning Your Week

Oscars Movie Week at Cinemark celebrates the year’s most acclaimed films with the energy of a festival and the flexibility of a full week of screenings. With a festival pass, guests can see the 2026 Best Picture nominees for $40 at participating Cinemark theaters.

Check your local Cinemark for participating titles, showtimes, and festival pass availability.

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