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Netflix’s 2026 Oscar haul includes 18 nominations across 6 originals, while a curated list spots the 72 best films now streaming – see which titles made the
Netflix’s original slate secured 18 Oscar nominations this year, with six films winning seven awards, while a separate editorial list highlights the 72 best movies currently streaming on the U.S. platform【2】. The dual news underscores Netflix’s growing clout in both awards prestige and everyday viewer choice.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Oscar nominations (2026) | 18 |
| Oscar wins (2026) | 7 |
| Netflix originals nominated | 6 |
| Movies on curated “best of” list | 72 |
The Academy recognized Netflix with six original films earning 18 nominations, a record that reflects the streamer’s expanding role in high‑profile cinema【2】. Wins spanned categories such as Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the AI‑infused musical “KPop Demon Hunters,” as well as technical honors for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.” These accolades reinforce Netflix’s strategy of pairing original productions with a deep back‑catalog, a mix that keeps the platform a reliable entertainment source for subscribers【2】.
Separately, Influencer World Daily compiled a list of the 72 best movies on Netflix, drawing on seasoned Collider editors’ selections and emphasizing titles ranging from recent Oscar contenders like “Rustin” and “Nyad” to classic thrillers such as “Red Eye” (2005) and “The Town” (2010)【1】. The list, updated in July 2025 to include “Red Eye,” serves as a guide for viewers navigating Netflix’s expanding catalog, which now includes high‑profile releases like “The Old Guard 2” (July 2 2025) and “KPop Demon Hunters” (June 20 2025)【1】.
Netflix’s dual achievement—earning a record number of Oscar nods while maintaining a curated, critic‑approved movie lineup—highlights its hybrid model of original prestige content and broad library depth. Whether this translates into sustained subscriber growth or prompts rivals to double down on award‑season releases remains an open question.
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AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 2 outlets · Jun 23, 2026 · How we report
Netflix launched its streaming media service in January 2007.
Netflix has 325 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2026.
By 2022, original productions accounted for about half of Netflix's library in the United States.
Netflix first expanded internationally to Canada in 2010, then to Latin America in 2011, and later to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2012.
As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world.