The 98th Academy Awards season has officially begun, showcasing a selection of films available for streaming in the Academy Screening Room.
The 98th Academy Awards Season: A New Era of Cinema
The 98th Academy Awards season has officially begun, with the Academy Screening Room now open for business. This secure streaming platform, accessible only to members, will soon feature dozens of titles vying for 2026 Oscar nominations.
Current Offerings in the Academy Screening Room
At present, there are only seven films available for viewing.
The current selection spans various genres, including a documentary about an iconic band, an animated hit featuring demon hunters, and a body-horror film inspired by the classic tale of Cinderella. (See the full list below.)
Submission Details for Studios
The cost to submit a film to the Academy Screening Room is $20,000. Studios must provide an “unembellished, creditless synopsis” of 300 characters or less, along with “selected credits” totaling 1,000 characters or less. Low-budget films produced for under $10 million may apply for a reduced rate, pending Academy approval.
Additional Features for Members
In addition to eligible titles, members can enjoy panel discussions and behind-the-scenes featurettes at their convenience via platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, or the Academy app. The screening room will be updated as new titles are added, with members receiving an updated list each Friday.
In-Person Screenings
In-person screenings and meet-and-greets in Los Angeles and New York will be available later in the season, at the discretion of the studios and campaigners.
Current Movies Available for Streaming
Here are the films currently available to stream on the Academy Screening Room, listed in alphabetical order:
Becoming Led Zeppelin
Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025) – Sony Pictures Classics
Directed by Bernard MacMahon, this documentary chronicles Led Zeppelin‘s rise from post-war Britain to becoming the world’s top band by 1970. This marks the first time surviving members have participated in a biographical documentary, featuring unseen footage from their personal archives.
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Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
This uniquely titled film, directed by Embeth Davidtz, is a South African drama based on Alexandra Fuller‘s memoir about a White Zimbabwean family after the Rhodesian Bush War. It premiered at both the Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals.
Hello Beautiful
Based on Christine Handy‘s bestselling novel, Hello Beautiful tells the story of Willow (Tricia Helfer), a successful model whose life is turned upside down by a breast cancer diagnosis. Directed by Ziad H. Hamzeh, this film explores themes of identity and resilience throughout Willow’s emotional journey.
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – Universal Pictures
Directed by Dean DeBlois, this live-action remake comes 15 years after the original animated film, both based on Cressida Cowell‘s 2003 novel. Starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker, the film grossed over $624 million worldwide, with a sequel already scheduled for 2027.
KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s animated musical fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Featuring the voices of Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo, the film follows the girl group Huntr/x, who lead double lives as demon hunters.
The Luckiest Man in America
No Whammies here! Directed by Samir Oliveros, The Luckiest Man in America offers a semi-fictionalized account of Michael Larson‘s controversial 1984 appearance on the game show Press Your Luck. This film chronicles how Larson memorized the board’s patterns to win a record-breaking amount of money, catapulting him to fame.
The Ugly Stepsister
The body-horror film The Ugly Stepsister reimagines the Cinderella fairy tale as a twisted and bloody battle for beauty. Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, this film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and follows a mother and daughter scheming to win over a prince. Its tone has drawn comparisons to last year’s hit horror film The Substance, which won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
