How to watch this year’s awards-tipped films from Hamnet to Marty Supreme.

Hollywood stars are preparing to attend one ceremony after another as the movie awards season begins.

Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Wicked: For Good are some of the leading names in this period when a competitive year is shaping up for the Oscar race.

The Golden Globe nominations, arguably the first major milestone of the awards season, will provide some clues about which films are gaining momentum when they are announced on December 8.

Before the season ends with the Oscars on March 15, the competition continues with the Bafta Film Awards and the newly renamed Actor Awards (formerly SAG).

Most of the frontrunners have premiered at film festivals like Cannes, Venice, and Telluride, but the one or two remaining contenders, like Avatar: Fire and Ash, should be released before the end of the year.

Here are 25 of the biggest contenders and how you can watch them.

A missile speeding towards Chicago sparks a scramble as the US government and security forces race to intervene. A thriller told from three different perspectives, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson.

Now on Netflix.

A promising college student accuses one of her professors of rape, leaving another teacher hanging. Psychological thriller directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield.

Now on Amazon Prime Video.

In the third installment of James Cameron’s wildly successful sci-fi series starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, the Na’vi encounter a hostile new tribe.

In UK cinemas from 19 December.

In one of the two films in this year’s awards race directed by Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke stars in Oklahoma! He plays Lorenz Hart, a songwriter struggling with alcoholism and mental health issues ahead of the premiere of his musical.

Now in UK cinemas.

Two young conspiracy theorists kidnap and hold captive the CEO of a giant pharmaceutical company, whom they believe is an alien. Director Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with actors Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone.

It’s in UK cinemas now and will be available to rent digitally from 1 December.

The true story of boxer Christy Martin’s rise to fame in the 1990s and her husband’s attempt to kill her in 2010. Directed by David Michôd and starring Sydney Sweeney.

Now in UK cinemas.

A young couple moves to a secluded country house and has a baby, but the mother’s mental health deteriorates due to the pressures of home life. Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay’s film.

Now in UK cinemas.

Many technical candidates are likely to be nominated for this film about a former racing driver who returns to the track 30 years after a near-career-ending accident. The movie starring Brad Pitt is directed by Joseph Kosinski.

On Apple TV+ starting December 12.

A mad scientist brings a creature back to life from dead body parts, but is repulsed by his creation and abandons him. Guillermo del Toro is directing a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel; Starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.

Now on Netflix.

In the film, set in 1596 and adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, a mother is devastated after the death of her 11-year-old son Hamnet. Meanwhile, the child’s father, William Shakespeare, writes a play to cope with his own pain. Directed by Chloé Zhao, the film stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

In UK cinemas 9 January 2026.

A husband and father begins performing stand-up comedy while going through a divorce. Will Arnett and Laura Dern star in Bradley Cooper’s film, inspired by the life story of British comedian John Bishop.

In UK cinemas 30 January 2026.

After a chance encounter in a garage, a man recognizes the former Iranian intelligence officer who tortured him in prison and is driven to take drastic measures to get his revenge. The film, directed by Jafar Panahi, won the grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

It was released in UK cinemas from 5 December.

The popular actor in his 60s is struggling with the family life he missed due to his career. He leaves the tools and goes to Europe to spend time with his daughters. The film stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler and is directed by Noah Baumbach.

On Netflix starting December 15th.

A wildly popular girl group balances their music careers with protecting their fans from a rival boy band whose members are secretly evil. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Now on Netflix.

In 1950s New York City, table tennis player Marty Reisman begins to make a name for himself as he pursues a dream that few around him respect. Directed by Josh Safdie, the film stars Timothée Chalamet.

In UK cinemas from 1 January 2026.

A father reconnects with his old revolutionary group after his daughter is kidnapped. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Chase Infiniti.

It’s in UK cinemas and is now available to rent digitally.

In 1977, a tech expert fleeing Brazil’s military dictatorship takes refuge in his hometown of Recife, but hired hitmen are after him. The film stars Wagner Moura and is directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

In UK cinemas 20 February 2026.

Following their mother’s death, the two sisters reconnect with their distant father, a famous Swedish director who is working on his comeback film. Directed by Joachim Trier, the film stars Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning.

In UK cinemas from 26 December 2026.

Twin brothers return to the Mississippi Delta for a fresh start in 1932, unaware that an evil force awaits them. A vampire drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

Now available for digital rental.

Fighter Mark Kerr made his name during the heyday of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) in the 1990s, amidst a strained relationship with partner Dawn Staples. Directed by Bennie Safdie, the film stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.

Now in UK cinemas.

Two artists who imitate famous musicians form a Neil Diamond tribute band and fall in love, but a devastating accident threatens their relationship and their dreams. Directed by Craig Brewer, the film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.

In UK cinemas from 1 January 2026.

A young Bruce Springsteen shelves potential hits in favor of simpler, more introspective songs on what would become his 1982 album Nebraska. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film stars Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong.

Now in UK cinemas.

An American railroad worker lives a lonely life until he gets married and has a daughter, but tragedy soon strikes during one of his long journeys away from home. Directed by Clint Bentley, the film stars Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones.

Now on Netflix.

When all but one boy from the same class mysteriously disappears on the same night, the community begins to question who or what is behind these disappearances. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Amy Madigan.

Now available for digital rental.

Following the events of Wicked in 2024, Elphaba now lives in exile while Glinda is enjoying newfound fame and popularity in Oz. Directed by Jon M Chu, the film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Now in UK cinemas.