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From 'Emlia Pérez,' 'The Substance,' 'Anora,' to 'Flow' and more, how to stream the nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards.

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MICHAEL BROWN is a Partner at Shield Capital, a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for Security and Technology, and former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Find out where to watch the 10 Best Picture nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, including streaming platforms, theater showings, and on-demand options.