Netflix has turned itself into a perennial Oscars powerhouse over the last several years. But, they are still chasing their first Best Picture victory after Emilia Pérez 's controversies derailed its frontrunner status, leaving the streamer 0-10 with nominations in the category.

Thanks to a mixture of original productions and acquisitions from film festivals, Netflix has multiple movies vying for Oscars contention in 2026 . KPop Demon Hunters ' popularity should propel it to multiple nominations, and likely at least one win. Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man also hopes to contend in the screenplay category, and possibly more.

But new films from Kathryn Bigelow, Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach, and Clint Bentley have been viewed as awards contenders for months. That puts N

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