Maria: Angelina Jolie’s Latest Biopic is Finally Streaming on Netflix
Maria is the latest biopic from director Pablo Larraín, who has been working on a trilogy of films about significant women from 20th-century history. The film stars Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, and has received mostly positive reviews since its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The film is now streaming on Netflix, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
Jolie’s performance has been widely praised, leading to Oscar buzz around her turn in Maria. While she is one of the actors predicted to earn a Best Actress nomination at next year’s Oscars, she is not the favorite to win. According to GoldDerby, Mikey Madison from the film Anora is the current favorite to win Best Actress, with 19/5 odds. Jolie is behind her with 9/2 odds.
Maria’s release on Netflix could improve Jolie’s chances of winning Best Actress, as more people will be able to see the film and discuss it online. Jolie’s Oscar history is extensive, with a win for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted in 2000 and a nomination for Best Actress for Changeling in 2009. While she has been nominated several times, she has never won Best Actress.
The legacy angle of Jolie’s career may entice the Academy to vote for her, and 2025 could be the year that she finally wins Best Actress. Alternatively, it could be a repeat of her 2009 loss. With Maria now streaming on Netflix, it will be interesting to see how Jolie’s Oscar prospects play out.