From a scrappy awards newcomer to Hollywood’s most nominated streaming studio — Netflix’s Oscar journey is one of the most fascinating stories in modern cinema. Here’s the full breakdown of every win, year by year.
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Netflix at the Oscars — By the Numbers
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Oscar Nominations | 188 |
| Total Oscar Wins | 33 |
| Unique Titles Nominated | 79 |
| Best Nomination Year | 2021 (36 nominations) |
| Best Win Years | 2021 & 2026 (7 wins each) |
| Best Picture Nominations | 12 — 0 wins |
| Best Director Wins | 2 |
| Best International Feature Wins | 2 |
| Best Documentary Feature Wins | 3 |
The Big Picture — And the One Award Netflix Still Can’t Win
As of 2026, Netflix has still not won Best Picture despite 12 nominations in the category — a remarkable gap for a studio that has otherwise dominated the awards landscape. koimoi Apple TV+ and Prime Video have both beaten them to top prizes, yet Netflix keeps coming back, year after year, with one of the most aggressive and well-resourced awards campaigns in Hollywood.
In total, Netflix Originals have now won 33 Oscars across 22 titles— a legacy that spans groundbreaking documentaries, animated masterpieces, foreign-language triumphs, and prestige dramas. For context on the Academy Awards themselves, the Oscars Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive look at the ceremony’s history and categories.
Every Netflix Oscar Win — Year by Year
🏆 2026 — 7 Wins (98th Academy Awards)
Netflix picked up seven awards at the 2026 ceremony across four titles.
Frankenstein was the biggest winner of the night for Netflix, taking home three awards — Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Production Design — showcasing the visual spectacle of this ambitious reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic monster tale.
— the animated feature that blended K-pop culture with demon-slaying action — scored two awards: Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for “Golden,” a collaborative track featuring multiple acclaimed songwriters including Teddy Park.
All The Empty Rooms, a short documentary shedding light on a deeply human story, won Best Documentary Short Film.
The Singers, a live-action short about music and connection, claimed Best Live Action Short Film.
🏆 2025 — 3 Wins (97th Academy Awards)
Emilia Pérez — Jacques Audiard’s genre-defying Spanish-language thriller — earned Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña’s career-defining performance, and Best Original Song for “El Mal.”
The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a moving documentary about trailblazing musician Bobbi Humphrey, won Best Documentary Short Film.
🏆 2024 — 1 Win (96th Academy Awards)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar — Wes Anderson’s whimsical Roald Dahl adaptation — won Best Live Action Short Film in a characteristically stylish sweep.
🏆 2023 — 6 Wins (95th Academy Awards)
All Quiet on the Western Front, the haunting German anti-war epic, dominated with four wins: Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score — one of Netflix’s finest awards nights.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, a stunning stop-motion reimagining of the classic fairy tale, won Best Animated Feature.
The Elephant Whisperers, an Indian short documentary about the bond between humans and elephants, won Best Documentary Short — a landmark moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.
🏆 2022 — 1 Win | 2021 — 7 Wins | 2020 — 2 Wins | 2019 — 4 Wins
The Power of the Dog (2022) delivered Jane Campion the Best Director award. In 2021, Netflix swept with seven wins led by Mank, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, My Octopus Teacher, and animated short If Anything Happens I Love You. In 2020, Marriage Story earned Laura Dern Best Supporting Actress, and American Factory won Best Documentary. Roma (2019) remains Netflix’s most prestigious night — Alfonso Cuarón took home Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best International Feature.
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FAQs
Q: How many Oscars has Netflix won in total?
Netflix has won 33 Oscars across 22 titles from 2017 to 2026, with 7 wins at both the 2021 and 2026 ceremonies being its joint-best years.
Q: Has Netflix ever won Best Picture at the Oscars?
No — despite 12 nominations, Best Picture remains the one major award Netflix has never won, making it the most notable gap in its otherwise impressive Academy Awards record.
