Anora
A sex worker from Brooklyn meets and marries the son of a Russian oligarch. However, her Cinderella-esque story is threatened as her new in-laws set to get the marriage annulled.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay
The Brutalist
A visionary architect escapes postwar Europe to rebuild his life, career, and marriage in America. In this strange new country, his life is forever changed by a mysterious, wealthy client.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Score
Challengers
Following the love triangle between an injured tennis star-turned-coach, her low-level tennis player ex-boyfriend, and her tennis champion husband across a decade, the movie culminates in one final redemption match.
Where to Watch: Roku, MGM+, YouTube, Prime Video, Philo, Sling TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Score, Best Original Song
A Complete Unknown
This docudrama follows Bob Dylan's progression from an unknown 19-year-old with a guitar to a cultural icon.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Conclave
The current pope is dead and one cardinal is tasked with organizing the selection of the new pope. However, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
Where to Watch: Peacock, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Director
Dune: Part Two
A young man seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. As he faces a choice between love and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Where to Watch: Max, Hulu, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Score
Emilia Pérez
A high-powered lawyer takes on an unexpected assignment -- helping a cartel boss fake their death and transition into the life of a woman.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Roku, Sling TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Score, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Original Song, Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language
Nickel Boys
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the movie follows the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school in 1960s Florida.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama
A Real Pain
Two cousins (with very different personalities) travel to Poland to honor their grandmother. Old tensions surface as they explore their family history.
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Hulu
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor
September 5
Based on a true story, an American broadcasting crew must quickly adapt from reporting the 1972 Munich Olympics to live coverage of a hostage crisis.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Substance
An aging aerobics video star is offered a substance that promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Mubi, Apple TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay
Wicked
The beloved Broadway musical goes to the big screen, following the untold story of the witches of Oz and their unlikely friendship.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, AppleTV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement - Motion Picture