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Dive into the most diverse animated feature category ever at the Oscars. From glossy CGI giants like Pixar’s Elio and Disney’s Zootopia 2 to Netflix’s anime sensations and European hand-drawn films, discover how global styles are revolutionizing animation.
Explore Pixar’s box office struggles, Zootopia 2’s record-breaking debut, and risers like KPop Demon Hunters blending Hollywood CGI with Korean mythology. Anime titles like Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man bring hyper-violent, adult-oriented stories to the forefront, signaling a shift from kids’ content.
In Europe, hand-drawn animations like Arco and Little Amélie offer graphic, impressionistic styles inspired by Studio Ghibli. Sylvain Chomet’s A Magnificent Life continues artisanal draftsmanship.
Learn how non-U.S. animations like Demon Slayer and Ne Zha 2 are reshaping blockbusters. With Academy winners like Pinocchio and The Boy and the Heron showing openness to innovation, see why 3D CGI is no longer the only winner.
This video breaks down the stylistic shake-up in the animated feature race, highlighting trends, key films, and what it means for the future of animation awards.