NOTE: Theater counts last updated on February 26, 2018.

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The 2018 Oscar nominations have been announced; here's how cinephiles can check out all the ones contending for Best Picture. This awards season continues to roll on, and the final dominoes have fallen. After the likes of the Golden Globes and multiple guilds handed out their trophies, the Academy recognized what they consider to be the best film had to offer from the past year. Of course, not everyone is going to agree with their selections, but the voters did a good job of nominating a wide variety of projects in several categories.

Due to the Winter Olympics, the actual Oscars ceremony won't take place until March 4, meaning there's plenty of time for viewers to catch up on any nominees they've missed. When it comes to Best Picture, the Academy has a tendency to choose "smaller" works that don't post blockbuster numbers at the box office, so we've put together this handy guide so you know where you can watch each Best Picture candidate.

Call Me By Your Name

Elio and Oliver walking with their bikes down the street in Call Me By Your Name.

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actor (Timothée Chalamet), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song

Luca Guadagino's tender look at a relationship between 17-year old Elio and Oliver, his father's research assistant, started to generate buzz at this time in 2017 when it made its way through the festival circuit. Critics praised the film for its touching exploration of first love and dedicated performances. In addition to Chalamet, Armie Hammer received raves for what could be the best work in his career.

Call Me By Your Name is available on digital HD February 27 and Blu-ray March 13. It is also playing in 675 theaters.

Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour Gary Oldman

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Other Nominations: Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Lead Actor (Gary Oldman), Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design

Joe Wright's biopic of former U.K. prime minister Winston Churchill was deemed the frontrunner in the Best Actor category from the moment the first image of Oldman in character was revealed. The film explores the earliest days of World War II, in which the newly-appointed Churchill has to decide if he wants to fight against the Nazis or negotiate with Adolf Hitler. A case can be made Oscar bait is on its last breaths, but some still find it appealing.

Darkest Hour is currently playing in 795 theaters nationwide. It is now available for purchase on iTunes, with the physical Blu-ray following on February 27. It is also on Movies Anywhere.

Dunkirk

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Other Nominations: Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Production Design

Christopher Nolan's own World War II drama, which pairs nicely with Darkest Hour, premiered back in July 2017 and rode the waves of positive buzz all the way to the Oscars. Depicting the evacuation of Allied soldiers during an intense battle, Dunkirk received widespread praise for its remarkable craftsmanship and multi-pronged narrative that brought the land, air, and sea together in engaging fashion.

Dunkirk has been available on digital and Blu-ray since December 2017. It is also streaming on Movies Anywhere.

Get Out

Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams in Get Out

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actor (Daniel Kaluuya), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay

Originally released all the way back in February 2017 (a few days before Moonlight topped La La Land), Jordan Peele's satirical look at race relations in the U.S. became the film of the moment and seized the zeitgeist with its clever concept. The story revolves around an African-American man named Chris Washington, who pays a visit to his white girlfriend's parents and discovers the horrifying truth about the family.

Get Out came out on digital and Blu-ray in May 2017. It is also streaming on Movies Anywhere.

Lady Bird

Lady Bird (Saoirse Ronan) speaks to her mom (Laurie Metcalf) in Lady Bird.

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actress (Saoirse Ronan), Best Supporting Actress (Laurie Metcalf), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay

Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age dramedy follows high school senior Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson, who dreams of leaving behind her hometown of Sacramento to attend college on the East coast. The film examines Lady Bird's personal relationships with her mother, best friend Julie, and potential lovers over the course of a single year.

Lady Bird is currently playing in 601 theaters. It is now available for purchase on iTunes.

Reynolds measures Alma in Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis), Best Supporting Actress (Lesley Manville), Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, Best Director

Billed as Daniel Day-Lewis' final performance, the latest from Paul Thomas Anderson is set in 1950s London. It chronicles the life of dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock, who develops a relationship with muse and lover Alma. Reynolds' way of life is challenged by this dynamic, as Alma will not allow him to just dismiss their affair when Reynolds suggests he's ready to move on.

Phantom Thread is now playing in 651 theaters nationwide. It is available for preorder on iTunes. The physical Blu-ray won't hit shelves until April 10, so cinephiles should seek this one out at the multiplex.

The Post

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actress (Meryl Streep)

Fast-tracked into production to capitalize on the current state of U.S. politics/media relations, Steven Spielberg's historical drama tells the true story of the Washington Post's decision to publish the "Pentagon Papers," which detailed the unsavory aspects of America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Post publisher Kay Graham faced mounting pressure from company investors, as well as the threat of U.S. President Richard Nixon while debating the best course of action.

The Post is now in 795 theaters. It is also available for preorder on iTunes and the Blu-ray is coming in the spring.

The Shape of Water

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Other Nominations: Best Director, Best Lead Actress (Sally Hawkins), Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer), Best Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design

The leader of the pack with a whopping 13 nominations, Guillermo del Toro's ode to outsiders is one of this year's prohibitive favorites after taking home the top prize at the PGA Awards. It revolves around mute janitor Elisa Esposito, who works at a government facility that receives an amphibious man to examine. Elisa forms a connection with "The Asset" and helps it escape captivity with the aid of her friends. Del Toro drew inspiration from classic monster movies such as The Creature from the Black Lagoon when crafting this fairy tale.

The Shape of Water is now in 721 theaters. The film will be released on digital February 27, with the Blu-ray following on March 13.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Sam Rockwell and Frances McDormand look face to face in Three Billboards

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Other Nominations: Best Lead Actress (Frances McDormand), Best Supporting Actor (Sam Rockwell), Best Supporting Actor (Woody Harrelson), Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing

Perhaps the year's most divisive contender, Martin McDonagh's dark comedy tells the story of grieving mother Mildred Hayes, who lost her daughter in a gruesome attack the police have yet to solve. She fights back against local law enforcement by calling them out on three billboards just outside of town, landing herself in hot water with Chief Willoughby and racist cop Jason Dixon. The film swept this year's SAG Awards, including a big win in the Outstanding Ensemble category.

Three Billboards is currently playing in 621 theaters. It is now available on iTunes. The Blu-ray will hit shelves on February 27.

We will continuously update this post between now and the Oscar ceremony to reflect theater count changes and home media release dates. In the meantime, let us know what you thought of this crop of nominees and which ones you intend on watching in the comments!

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