Netflix productions “Frankenstein” and “KPop Demon Hunters” received multiple Academy Awards, highlighting the growing influence of streaming-produced films in prestigious industry accolades.
This outcome underscores the increasing presence of streaming-produced films in prestigious industry accolades, though the top award, Best Picture, continues to largely elude distributors reliant on streaming models.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” secured awards for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The film had received nine nominations, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor.
“KPop Demon Hunters,” identified as Netflix’s most-watched film, won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Streaming films have consistently appeared at the Oscars in recent years, with titles such as “Roma,” “The Power of the Dog,” and “All Quiet on the Western Front” previously winning significant awards.
“CODA,” distributed by Apple, remains the sole streaming film to win Best Picture. Host Conan O’Brien acknowledged Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos at the ceremony, stating, “This is exciting: It’s his first time in a theater!”
Other nominated films included Netflix’s “Train Dreams” and Apple’s “F1,” which won Best Sound. The Best Picture award went to “One Battle After Another.”
