EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Complete SFFH Best Picture History | Rankings & Analysis
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror rarely get invited to the Academy Awards’ biggest table. The Oscars traditionally favor historical drama, biopics, and prestige filmmaking — not spaceships, monsters, magic, or multiverses.But every once in a while, speculative fiction breaks through.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim ranks every science fiction, fantasy, and horror film ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, from the earliest nominees of the 1930s all the way to modern blockbusters like Dune and Get Out. Along the way we’ll look at which films almost won… and the four legendary genre films that actually pulled off the impossible and won Best Picture.If you love speculative storytelling on the big screen, this is a fascinating look at how the Oscars have (occasionally) embraced the fantastic.Which of these films do you think should have won Best Picture? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoy discussions of fantasy, science fiction, and horror across books, movies, and fandom culture, subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages for reviews, rankings, debates, and deep dives into the worlds we love.Special thanks to our Patreon supporters who help keep this channel well-supported! Consider joining up, and gaining some extra perks in thanks: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Fantasy #ScienceFiction #Horror #Oscars #AcademyAwards #BestPicture #LordOfTheRings #Dune #StarWars #MovieRanking #FantasyForTheAgesWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:27 - Episode Explanation2:45 - The Nominees, Ranked11:36 - Ranking the Four Winners13:29 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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Science fiction, fantasy, and horror rarely get invited to the Academy Awards’ biggest table. The Oscars traditionally favor historical drama, biopics, and prestige filmmaking — not spaceships, monsters, magic, or multiverses.But every once in a while, speculative fiction breaks through.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim ranks every science fiction, fantasy, and horror film ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, from the earliest nominees of the 1930s all the way to modern blockbusters like Dune and Get Out. Along the way we’ll look at which films almost won… and the four legendary genre films that actually pulled off the impossible and won Best Picture.If you love speculative storytelling on the big screen, this is a fascinating look at how the Oscars have (occasionally) embraced the fantastic.Which of these films do you think should have won Best Picture? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoy discussions of fantasy, science fiction, and horror across books, movies, and fandom culture, subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages for reviews, rankings, debates, and deep dives into the worlds we love.Special thanks to our Patreon supporters who help keep this channel well-supported! Consider joining up, and gaining some extra perks in thanks: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Fantasy #ScienceFiction #Horror #Oscars #AcademyAwards #BestPicture #LordOfTheRings #Dune #StarWars #MovieRanking #FantasyForTheAgesWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:27 - Episode Explanation2:45 - The Nominees, Ranked11:36 - Ranking the Four Winners13:29 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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