At the 2026 Academy Awards, Netflix solidified its status in the film industry by securing a total of 18 nominations and winning seven awards. Among the accolades were honors for best animated feature and best original song for KPop Demon Hunters, as well as a win for best documentary short with All the Empty Rooms. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein also received recognition, capturing three technical awards.
Netflix continues to expand its range, combining original content with a diverse collection from various studios. Viewers are encouraged to catch films like Jaws and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla before they leave the platform next week. The new arrival BlackBerry, a comedic drama based on the rise and fall of the once-leading mobile device, offers a humorous look at its development and decline following the iPhone's introduction.
Directed by Matt Johnson, BlackBerry features performances by Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel, tracing the journey of its creators. This film joins the ranks of other recent corporate biopics like Air and Flamin' Hot, but stands out for its quirky and engaging approach.