The 2026 Spirit Award-nominated films and television series are more than just italicized names on a list – they represent the best in independent TV and cinema, and they’re out there right now, just waiting to be watched.

The following list includes nominated films and series that are available to stream and/or watch in theaters. Availability is subject to change; we’ll do our best to keep this list updated throughout Spirit Awards season.

And of course, don’t forget why you’re binge-watching all of this exceptional entertainment in the first place…

Watch the Film Independent Spirit Awards live on Sunday, February 15, 2026 to see which nominees become winners, and so much more.
 

Adolescence

Nominated for Best New Scripted Series (Episode 1); Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Stephen Graham, Episode 4); Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Erin Doherty, Episode 3); and Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series (Owen Cooper, Episode 3)
Streaming on Netflix

Alien: Earth

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Sydney Chandler, Episode 1) and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Babou Ceesay, Episode 5)
Streaming on Hulu

All That’s Left of You

Nominated for Best International Film
Currently in theaters

André is an Idiot

Nominated for Truer Than Fiction Award
Will be in theaters in March

The Baltimorons

Nominated for John Cassavetes Award and Best Breakthrough Performance (Liz Larsen)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Black Doves

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Ben Whishaw, Episode 3)
Streaming on Netflix

Blue Sun Palace

Nominated for Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Performance (Haipeng Xu)
Streaming on MUBI

Boys Go to Jupiter

Nominated for John Cassavetes Award
Available to purchase on Amazon

Chief of War

Recipient of Best Ensemble in a New Scripted Series Award (Episode 1)
Streaming on Apple TV

Citizen Nation

Nominated for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series (Episode 1)
Streaming on PBS

Come See Me in the Good Light

Nominated for Best Documentary
Streaming on Apple TV

Common Side Effects

Nominated for Best New Scripted Series (Episode 9)
Streaming on HBO Max

Deli Boys

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Poorna Jagannathan, Episode 6) and Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series (Asif Ali, Episode 1)
Streaming on Hulu

Dust Bunny

Nominated for Best First Feature and Best Cinematography
Currently in theaters

Dying for Sex

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Michelle Williams, Episode 1) and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Jenny Slate, Episode 8)
Streaming on Hulu

East of Wall

Nominated for Best First Feature and Best Breakthrough Performance (Tabatha Zimiga)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Eephus

Nominated for John Cassavetes Award and Best Editing
Streaming on MUBI and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Endless Cookie

Nominated for Best Documentary
Currently in theaters

Esta Isla (This Island)

Nominated for John Cassavetes Award
Currently unavailable

Familiar Touch

Nominated for John Cassavetes Award and Best Lead Performance (Kathleen Chalfant)
Streaming on MUBI and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Forever

Nominated for Best New Scripted Series (Episode 8); Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Lovie Simone, Episode 1); Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Xosha Roquemore, Episode 6); Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series (Michael Cooper Jr., Episode 1)
Streaming on Netflix

Friendship

Nominated for Best First Screenplay
Streaming on HBO Max and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Fucktoys

Nominated for Someone to Watch Award
Currently unavailable

Good Boy

Nominated for Best Editing
Streaming on AMC+ and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Happyend

Nominated for Someone to Watch Award
Currently unavailable

Hedda

Nominated for Best Lead Performance (Tessa Thompson) and Best Supporting Performance (Nina Hoss)
Streaming on Prime Video

Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

Nominated for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series (Episode 3)
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Nominated for Best Director and Best Lead Performance (Rose Byrne)
Currently in theaters

A Little Prayer

Nominated for Nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Performance (Jane Levy)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

The Long Walk

Recipient of Robert Altman Award
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

The Lowdown

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Ethan Hawke, Episode 1)
Streaming on Hulu

Lucky Lu

Nominated for Best Director and Best Lead Performance (Chang Chen)
Currently unavailable

Lurker

Nominated for Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, Best Lead Performance (Théodore Pellerin) and Best Supporting Performance (Archie Madekwe)
Streaming on MUBI

A Man on the Inside

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Stephen McKinley Henderson, Episode 7)
Streaming on Netflix

Mr Loverman

Nominated for Best New Scripted Series (Episode 7); Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Lennie James, Episode 7); Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Ariyon Bakare, Episode 3) and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Sharon D Clarke, Episode 4)
Streaming on BritBox

My Undesirable Friends, Part I – Last Air in Moscow

Nominated for Best Documentary
Currently unavailable

North of North

Nominated for Best New Scripted Series (Episode 1) and Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Anna Lambe, Episode 6)
Streaming on Netflix

Nouvelle Vague

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance (Zoey Deutch)
Streaming on Netflix

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Nominated for Best International Film
Streaming on HBO Max

One of Them Days

Nominated for Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, Best Lead Performance (Keke Palmer) and Best Breakthrough Performance (SZA)
Streaming on Netflix and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Outerlands

Nominated for Best First Screenplay
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Overcompensating

Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series (Wally Baram, Episode 5)
Streaming on Prime Video

Pee-wee as Himself

Nominated for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series (Episode 1)
Streaming on HBO Max

The Perfect Neighbor

Nominated for Best Documentary
Streaming on Netflix

Peter Hujar’s Day

Nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Lead Performance (Ben Whishaw) and Best Supporting Performance (Rebecca Hall)
Currently in theaters

The Pitt

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Noah Wyle, Episode 15) and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series (Taylor Dearden, Episode 1)
Streaming on HBO Max

The Plague

Nominated for Best Feature, Best Lead Performance (Everett Blunck) and Best Breakthrough Performance (Kayo Martin)
Currently in theaters

A Poet

Nominated for Best International Film
Currently in theaters

Rebuilding

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance (Kali Reis)
Currently in theaters

Roofman

Nominated for Best Supporting Performance (Kirsten Dunst)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Say Nothing

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Lola Petticrew, Episode 2)
Currently in theaters

The Secret Agent

Nominated for Best International Film
Currently in theaters

Seeds

Nominated for Truer Than Fiction Award
Currently unavailable

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Nominated for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series (Episode 2)
Streaming on HBO Max

She’s the He

Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance (Misha Osherovich)
Currently unavailable

Sirāt

Nominated for Best International Film
Currently in theaters

Sorry, Baby

Nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Performance (Naomi Ackie)
Streaming on HBO Max

Sovereign

Nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Performance (Jacob Tremblay)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Splitsville

Nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Editing
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

The Studio

Nominated for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (Seth Rogen, Episode 2)
Streaming on Apple TV

The Tale of Silyan

Nominated for Best Documentary
Currently in theaters

The Testament of Ann Lee

Nominated for Best Editing
Currently in theaters

Train Dreams

Nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Lead Performance (Joel Edgerton)
Streaming on Netflix

Twinless

Nominated for Best Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Lead Performance (Dylan O’Brien)
Available to purchase on VOD platforms

Valentina

Nominated for Someone to Watch Award
Currently unavailable

Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae

Nominated for Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series (Episode 2)
Streaming on Hulu

Warfare

Nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Editing
Streaming on HBO Max and available to purchase on VOD platforms

Washington Black

Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series (Ernest Kingsley Jr., Episode 8)
Streaming on Hulu

Your Touch Makes Others Invisible

Nominated for Truer Than Fiction Award
Currently in theaters