The countdown to the 98th Academy Awards is officially on, and movie fans can finally check the biggest nominees off their lists from the comfort of home. The highly-acclaimed period drama Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is now available to stream on Peacock. Based on the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell, the film has remained a central fixture in the Best Picture conversation throughout the 2026 awards season.

For those looking for a different pace, the Oscar-nominated It Was Just an Accident has also made its streaming debut this March. Directed by Jafar Panahi and featuring a standout performance by Sadie Sink, the film is currently available for subscribers on both Hulu and Disney+. The wide availability across these platforms ensures that audiences can see the film before the winners are announced at the ceremony on March 15, 2026.

If you don't have a subscription to these services, both films are also widely available for digital rent or purchase. Major digital storefronts, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, are offering the titles as part of their road-to-the-Oscars collections. According to reports from Forbes and TheWrap, these strategic streaming releases are designed to maximize viewership and momentum just as Academy members cast their final ballots.