Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are anticipated to be Oscar nominated for Hamnet
The movie awards season is in full swing, with Hollywood stars attending one ceremony after one other.
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent are just a few of the films anticipated to be nominated for Oscars on Thursday (22 January).
It follows precursor ceremonies akin to the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards, which noticed stars akin to Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley take hoe prizes.
The competitors continues with the Bafta Film Awards and the lately renamed Actor Awards (previously SAG), earlier than the season concludes with the Oscars on 15 March.
Here are a few of the predominant films in the race, and how one can watch them.
After The Hunt
Sony Pictures Classics
A promising faculty scholar accuses one in every of her professors of rape, leaving one other trainer caught in the center. A psychological thriller starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield, and directed by Luca Guadagnino.
On Amazon Prime Video now.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
twentieth Century Studios
The Na’vi encounter an aggressive new tribe in the third instalment of James Cameron’s massively profitable sci-fi collection, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña.
In UK cinemas now.
Blue Moon
Sony Pictures Classics
Ethan Hawke stars as lyricist Lorenz Hart, who battles alcoholism and psychological well being points forward of the premiere of the musical Oklahoma!, in one in every of two films on this yr’s awards race directed by Richard Linklater.
In UK cinemas now.
Bugonia
Universal
Two younger conspiracy theorists kidnap and maintain captive the CEO of a large pharmaceutical firm, who they consider is an alien. Director Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with actors Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone.
Available to lease digitally.
Die My Love
Mubi
A younger couple transfer to a secluded nation home and have a child, however the mom’s psychological well being suffers beneath the stress of home life. Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay’s film.
In UK cinemas now and on Mubi from 23 January.
F1
Warner Bros
Several technical nominations are probably for this movie a few former racing driver who returns to the monitor 30 years after an accident almost ended his profession. Starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski.
On Apple TV+ now.
Frankenstein
Netflix
A mad scientist brings a creature to life from lifeless physique elements, solely to be repulsed by his creation and abandon it. Guillermo del Toro directs a brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
On Netflix now.
Hamnet
Universal
Set in 1596 and tailored from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, a mom is devastated following the loss of life of her 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Meanwhile, the boy’s father, William Shakespeare, writes a play to take care of his personal grief. Directed by Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.
In UK cinemas now.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
A24
Rose Byrne stars as a mom making an attempt to navigate her daughter’s sickness, her absent husband, a lacking individual, and hostile relationship together with her therapist. Directed by Mary Bronstein.
In UK cinemas 20 February 2026.
It Was Just An Accident
Les Films Pelleas
A person recognises the former Iranian intelligence officer who tortured him in jail after an opportunity encounter at a storage, main him to take drastic measures to get his revenge. Directed by Jafar Panahi, the movie received the prime prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
In UK cinemas now.
Jay Kelly
Netflix
A preferred actor in his 60s grapples with the household life he missed out on due to his profession. He downs instruments and heads to Europe to spend time together with his daughters. Starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, directed by Noah Baumbach.
On Netflix now.
Kpop Demon Hunters
Netflix
A massively widespread woman group juggle their music careers with defending their followers from a rival boyband, whose members are secretly demons. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
On Netflix now.
Marty Supreme
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In Nineteen Fifties New York City, desk tennis participant Marty Reisman begins to make his title as he pursues a dream few individuals round him respect. Directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet.
In UK cinemas now.
No Other Choice
CJ Entertainment
After years of unemployment, a South Korean man comes up with a darkish plan to safe a job, eliminating his competitors. Directed by Park Chan-wook.
In UK cinemas from 23 January 2026.
Nouvelle Vague
ARP Productions
In 1959, manufacturing begins on Breathless, one in every of the most well-known function films of the Nouvelle Vague period of French cinema. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Zoey Deutch.
In UK cinemas from 30 January 2026.
One Battle After Another
Warner Bros
A father reconnects together with his former group of revolutionaries following the kidnap of his daughter. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Chase Infiniti.
Available for digital rental now.
The Secret Agent
Victor Juca
A know-how skilled on the run from Brazil’s navy dictatorship in 1977 seeks refuge in his hometown of Recife – however employed hitmen are scorching on his tail. Starring Wagner Moura and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
In UK cinemas 20 February 2026.
Sentimental Value
Mubi
Following the loss of life of their mom, two sisters reconnect with their distant father, a well-known Swedish director who’s engaged on his comeback movie. Directed by Joachim Trier and starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning.
In UK cinemas now.
Sinners
Warner Bros
Twin brothers who return residence to the Mississippi Delta in 1932 for a recent begin, not realising an evil pressure awaits them. A vampire drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
Available for digital rental and on streaming service Now.
The Smashing Machine
A24
Fighter Mark Kerr makes his title in the Nineteen Nineties heydey of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), amid a strained relationship together with his associate Dawn Staples. Directed by Bennie Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
In UK cinemas now.
Song Sung Blue
Focus Features
Two performers who impersonate well-known musicians type a Neil Diamond tribute band and fall in love, however a devastating accident threatens their relationship and desires. Directed by Craig Brewer, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
In UK cinemas now.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
twentieth Century Studios
A younger Bruce Springsteen cabinets the possible hits he is written in favour of the extra stripped-back and introverted songs that may grow to be his 1982 album Nebraska. Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong
Available to lease digitally.
Train Dreams
Netflix
An American railroad employee lives a lifetime of loneliness till he marries and has a daughter, however tragedy quickly strikes on one in every of his lengthy journeys away from residence. Directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones.
On Netflix now.
The Testament of Ann Lee
Searchlight
A younger lady turns into the founding chief of the Shaker motion, who worship by track and dance and purpose to create a utopian society. Directed by Mona Fastvold and starring Amanda Seyfried.
In UK cinemas from 20 February 2026.
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Altitude
Red Cross volunteers working in a name centre strive to assist a six-year-old woman who has phoned them whereas trapped in a automobile beneath fireplace in Gaza. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and starring Motaz Malhees and Saja Kilani.
In UK cinemas now.
Weapons
Warner Bros
When all however one little one from the identical class mysteriously vanish on the identical night time, a group is left questioning who or what’s behind their disappearance. Directed by Zach Cregger and starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Amy Madigan.
Available for digital rental now.
Wicked: For Good
Universal
Following the occasions of 2024’s Wicked, Elphaba is now dwelling in exile, whereas Glinda is having fun with her newfound fame and recognition in Oz. Directed by Jon M Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
In UK cinemas now.
