By Courtney Potter
The stars will align—literally and figuratively—when Hollywood convenes next month for the 94th Oscars®... and films from across The Walt Disney Company earned an amazing 23 Academy Award® nominations in total!
If you’re a movie buff like us, you’ll want to make sure you’re well-prepared for the ceremony by watching the nominated films. Whether it’s your first or 51st viewing, we’ve created a handy guide for where you can find Disney’s incredible nominees for streaming on your TV or favorite device. Pop up some corn, snuggle in, and enjoy!
West Side Story – Streaming Soon on Disney+
Steven Spielberg’s take on the iconic musical—with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim—was nominated in seven categories, including Best Picture, Best Directing (Spielberg), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ariana DeBose), and Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell). And just in time for the height of Oscar-related fun, you can watch the 20th Century Studios film on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, March 2!
Nightmare Alley – Streaming on Hulu
The Guillermo Del Toro-helmed Searchlight Pictures film garnered four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Production Design. The story, based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham, follows an ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper, who also produced the film) as he books a ticket to success by conning the elite of 1940s society.
Encanto – Streaming on Disney+
The latest from our pals at Walt Disney Animation Studios is up for three Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score (Germaine Franco), and Best Original Song for “Dos Oruguitas.” The incredible story of the family Madrigal will have you talking about Bruno and craving arepas con queso in no time...
Cruella – Streaming on Disney+
The live-action origin story of one of Disney’s most iconic villains is up for two Academy Awards: Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. This Walt Disney Studios film is set in 1970s London, where we find Estella, a creative young fashion designer determined to make a name for herself, becoming the raucous Cruella we know and love today.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Streaming on HBO Max
This Searchlight Pictures film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jessica Chastain) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Go inside the incredible world of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Baker by streaming the film on HBO Max.
Free Guy – Streaming Soon on Disney+
The 20th Century Studios film is up for Best Visual Effects—which isn’t a surprise, since it takes place in an incredible video game world filled with gravity-defying adventures. And here’s some great news: Look for the action-packed comedy on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, February 23!
Luca – Streaming on Disney+
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, Luca is a fin-tastic coming-of-age story that follows the adventures of two teenage sea monsters over the course of one life-changing summer on the Italian Riviera. You can watch the film now on Disney+.
Raya and the Last Dragon – Streaming on Disney+
Also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film—it’s an embarrassment of animated riches this year, truly—Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon is a lush fantasy-adventure that explores the beauty of teamwork, the power of hope, and the magic of trust. See it now on Disney+!
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings – Streaming on Disney+
This Marvel Studios action-adventure is nominated for Best Visual Effects. The film follows Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Now available for your viewing pleasure on Disney+...
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) – Streaming on Hulu and Disney+
This documentary from Searchlight Pictures / Onyx Collective—the filmmaking debut of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson—is up for Best Documentary Feature. Part music film, part historical record, it tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival held just 100 miles south of Woodstock. In addition, Summer of Soul will make its broadcast debut this Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, airing live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT (and in more than 200 territories worldwide). Mark those calendars—and stay tuned for more Oscars content right here at D23.com!