Where to Stream the Best Picture Nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Demi Moore in The SUBSTANCE. Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown. Christine Tamalet/Universal Studios; Macall Polay/Searchlight Pictures
As the 2025 Oscars approach, it’s time to catch up on this year’s major films.
This year’s competition for the prestigious Best Picture award features ten films, with the 97th Academy Awards set to be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, March 2. The nominations were revealed on Thursday, January 23, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack with a total of 13 nominations, followed closely by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 nods each.
All three films also garnered acting nominations for their stars, including Karla Sofía Gascón and Cynthia Erivo for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Zoe Saldaña and Ariana Grande for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Adrien Brody for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Dune: Part Two and Nickel Boys stand out as the only Best Picture nominees without acting nods. Meanwhile, Best Picture contenders such as Mikey Madison and Demi Moore received their first Oscar nominations for their roles in Anora and The Substance, respectively.
The 2025 Oscars will honor the finest films and performances of the year, as well as acknowledge those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. While the date for the ceremony remains fixed, Academy CEO Bill […]
“Receiving an Oscar nomination is immensely gratifying, and these past months have exceeded my wildest expectations,” Moore, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, expressed in a statement to Us Weekly through her publicist. “There are truly no adequate words to convey my happiness and deep appreciation for this acknowledgment. It’s not only for me but for what this film signifies. I feel incredibly humbled.”
The 97th Oscars will broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET. Continue reading to find out where to view this year’s Best Picture nominees prior to the 2025 Academy Awards:
‘Anora’
This film depicts Madison’s character, a sex worker who becomes infatuated with Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), the son of a Russian oligarch. However, their passionate relationship quickly turns into anything but a fairy tale when Ivan’s parents arrive in the U.S. and demand their marriage be annulled.
Where to watch: Anora is now showing in select theaters and is available for purchase or rental on Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and Prime Video.
‘The Brutalist’
Brody portrays László Tóth, a Holocaust survivor and Hungarian-Jewish architect who relocates to the U.S. to build a new life. His family’s journey becomes complex and fraught with both positives and negatives after he accepts a position with the affluent Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce).
Where to watch: The Brutalist is currently showing in theaters.
‘A Complete Unknown’
This biopic recounts the formative years of Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet), culminating in his memorable electric guitar performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Where to watch: A Complete Unknown is currently available in theaters.
‘Conclave’
(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE. Courtesy of Focus Features.
Conclave features a star-studded cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow as members of the College of Cardinals, attempting to elect the next pope. The selection process uncovers secrets that pose a threat to the Roman Catholic Church.
Where to watch: Conclave is currently screening in select theaters and streaming on Peacock. It can also be purchased or rented on Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and Prime Video.
‘Dune: Part Two’
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in DUNE 2. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures.
This sequel continues the story from 2021’s Dune, following Paul Atreides (Chalamet) as he teams with the Fremen for vengeance against those who betrayed his family.
Where to watch: Dune: Part Two can currently be streamed on both Netflix and Max. It’s also available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV+.
‘Emilia Perez’
Zoe Saldaña as Rita Moro Castro in Emilia Pérez. Shanna Besson/PAGE 114 – WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS – PATHÉ FILMS – FRANCE 2 CINÉMA
A cartel leader (Gascón) employs a lawyer (Saldaña) to stage their death to initiate gender-affirming surgery and commence a new life as Emilia Pérez. However, her fresh start faces threats as her ex-wife (portrayed by Selena Gomez) seeks to take their family away to be closer to her new lover (played by Édgar Ramírez).
Where to watch: Emilia Pérez can be streamed on Netflix.
‘I’m Still Here’
Set in Brazil, this film follows Fernanda Torres as a woman striving to keep her family intact while unearthing the truth behind her husband’s mysterious disappearance.
Where to watch: I’m Still Here is currently showing in select theaters.
‘Nickel Boys’
Nickel Boys portrays the friendship between Elwood (Ethan Herisse) and Turner (Brandon Wilson) as they endure life in a brutal reform school in the1960s Jim Crow South.
Where to watch: Nickel Boys is screening in selected theaters.
‘The Substance’
Demi Moore in The SUBSTANCE. Christine Tamalet/Universal Studios
After her career stalls when she turns 50, Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore) resorts to using the titular drug to create a younger version of herself, Sue (Margaret Qualley). This decision leads to dangerous and gruesome side effects as the two personas battle for control over their shared existence.
Where to watch: The Substance is available for streaming on MUBI and can be purchased or rented on Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.
‘Wicked’
L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED. Universal Pictures
Based on the beloved Broadway musical, Wicked delves into the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Erivo), and Glinda the Good Witch (Grande). This first installment of the two-part adaptation follows their transformation from rival roommates into close friends.
Where to watch: Wicked is available for purchase or rent on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, and Google Play.
