22 Netflix original movies that are 2021 Oscar contenders

(L-R) Sacha Baron Cohen and Jeremy Strong in "The Trial of the Chicago 7."Netflix

• As we get closer to the end of the year, Netflix is beginning to release its movies for Oscars 2021 contention.
• Movies, including David Fincher's "Mank" and George Clooney's "The Midnight Sky" are generating buzz.
• The streamer already has contenders such as Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" and the documentary, "Crip Camp."
• The Academy Awards will allow streaming titles to be eligible for the best picture category without having a theatrical release for the first time ever in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Netflix is preparing to have an impressive showing at next year's Academy Awards.

The streaming giant has over 20 titles in possible contention across multiple categories for the 2021 ceremony. Those films include Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods," the Vanessa Kirby-led "Pieces of a Woman," David Fincher's "Mank," and Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7."

The Oscars, which will take place on April 25, 2021, will be a little different this time around due to the coronavirus pandemic crippling movie theaters globally. Not only has the ceremony date been pushed back a few months, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will allow streaming titles to be eligible for best picture for the first time ever without having to play in theaters.

That definitely gives Netflix an advantage in scoring its first best picture Oscar ever.

Here are 22 Netflix original movies that might walk home with a golden statue.