The 97th Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 2, and it’s no surprise if they’ve got you in a movie night mood. Over the years, the Oscars have largely reserved the most prestigious awards for dramas and romances, but as sci-fi storytelling has grown more provocative and prescient, sci-fi flicks have slowly permeated beyond the technical awards and into the Best Picture category. Case in point: Dune: Part Two was nominated for five awards, including Best Picture.
Streaming services have made it easier than ever to see the Oscar nominees before the big night, but they’ve also provided a great resource to enjoy Oscar winners of years past. Whether you’re a sci-fi aficionado or you’re simply in the mood, these are 5 great Oscar-winning sci-fi movies you should stream right now.