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The Oscars are just around the corner, and if you’re catching up on the Best Picture race, the good news is you don’t have to look far. From streaming platforms to local cinema runs, most of this year’s nominated films are already accessible in the Philippines. Here’s your guide.
Yorgos Lanthimos returns to the Best Picture field with Bugonia, a darkly comic drama from the Greek filmmaker whose past films have consistently drawn acting and directing nominations. Alongside its Best Picture citation, the film also earned Oscar recognition in acting and technical categories. Filipino viewers can rent or purchase Bugonia on Apple TV.
High-speed spectacle enters the race with F1, directed by American filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. The racing drama pairs its Best Picture nomination with additional nods in sound and visual categories, reflecting its large-scale production. In the Philippines, the film is streaming on Apple TV+.
Guillermo del Toro brings gothic prestige to the lineup with Frankenstein, his reimagining of the classic novel. The Mexico-born director’s film joins Best Picture with further nominations in design and technical fields, a familiar Oscar pattern for del Toro’s work. Frankenstein is streaming on Netflix PH.
Literary drama arrives on the big screen with Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao. The film complements its Best Picture slot with additional nominations tied to performance and craft. Philippine audiences can catch it in cinemas through Ayala Cinemas starting 18 February 2026.
One of the few holdouts locally is Marty Supreme, a sports drama directed by Josh Safdie. While firmly in the Best Picture lineup and cited elsewhere by the Academy, the film has yet to announce a Philippine theatrical or streaming release.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another continues his long Oscar relationship, pairing its Best Picture nomination with additional recognition across acting and screenplay categories. Filipino viewers can stream the film on HBO Max or rent it on Apple TV.
International cinema is represented by The Secret Agent, directed by Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho. Alongside its Best Picture nomination, the film earned further Oscar attention in international and technical categories. While not yet commercially available in the Philippines, it is a possible selection for future FDCP Presents: A Curation of World Cinema screenings.
That FDCP pipeline is already delivering with Sentimental Value, directed by Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier. The film’s Best Picture nomination is supported by additional acting and screenplay citations. It is currently screening in select Philippine cinemas as part of FDCP Presents, with showings running until 3 February.
Awards-season momentum peaks with Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. The film leads the field this year, earning the highest number of Oscar nominations across major and technical categories, including Best Picture. Filipino viewers can stream Sinners on HBO Max or rent it digitally on Apple TV.
Rounding out the list is Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley. The American drama joins Best Picture with additional nominations tied to its performances and craft. It is streaming on Netflix PH.
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place on 15 March 2026 in the U.S. and can be streamed live in the Philippines on Disney+. The ceremony airs on Monday, 16 March 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. Philippine time, with red carpet coverage beginning earlier that morning.
