Sci-fi/fantasy romp Nimona just nabbed a Best Animated FeatureOscar nomination– here’s how to stream it from the comfort of your living room.
It stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Nimona, a shapeshifter who positions herself as the sidekick of Riz Ahmed’s Ballister Boldheart, a fallen knight.
Top-flight animated fun ensues – something reflected by Nimona’s overwhelminglypositive critical reception. So, read on to find out where you can experience the movie for yourself!
Is Nimona streaming on Netflix?
Yes, Nimona is streaming on Netflix, which – considering it was released under the “Netflix Originals” banner – shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Not only did Disney close Blue Sky, but it also pulled the plug on Nimona. The production was reportedly close to completion at the time, according to at least two former Blue Sky staffers. Other studio insiders later alleged that Disney axed the movie due to its overtly LGBT+ themes and inclusion of a same-sex kiss.
In the world as we know it, though, Nimona is an Annapurna/Netflix joint – and an Academy Award-nominated one, at that. Whether it can convert that nomination into a win remains to be seen, as it faces some stiff competition.
The other nominees for Best Animated Feature at the 96th Academy Awards are as follows:
Of these, Studio Ghibli’sThe Boy and the Heronand Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are arguably the frontrunners. Yet nothing is preordained on Oscars night, so don’t count Nimona out!
Leon is a freelance Movies and TV writer at Dexerto. His past writing credits include articles for Polygon, Popverse, The Escapist, Screen Rant, CBR, Cultured Vultures, PanelxPanel, Taste of Cinema, and more. Originally from Australia, Leon is currently based in the UK.
