The 98th Oscars recognize animation as cinema in its purest design‑driven form. Every character, background and gesture is deliberately crafted. The Best Animated Feature Film category shines a spotlight on movies.
Furthermore, these movies speak to both children, adults, and they mix visual invention with emotional storytelling.
In 2026, the nominees span big‑studio events and more intimate, auteur‑driven works, underlining how diverse feature‑length animation has become worldwide.
Best Animated Feature Film Nominees 2026
- Arco, Ugo Bienvenu, Félix de Givry, Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman
- Elio, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina and Mary Alice Drumm
- KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Michelle L.M. Wong
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han, Nidia Santiago and Henri Magalon
- Zootopia 2, Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Yvett Merino
Best Animated Short film Nominees 2026
- Butterfly by Florence Miailhe and Ron Dyens
- Forevergreen by Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears
- The Girl Who Cried Pearls by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
- Retirement Plan by John Kelly and Andrew Freedman
- The Three Sisters by Konstantin Bronzit
The 98th Oscars will be live on Sunday, March 15, 2026 on ABC.
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