Avatar: Fire and Ash has won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 98th Oscars®, recognizing the extraordinary artistry behind the film’s groundbreaking visuals, created by the teams at Weta FX.
The film once again pushes the boundaries of visual effects, continuing the ambitious world-building established by the previous Avatar installments. Through cutting-edge technology and meticulous craftsmanship, Pandora is brought to life with stunning scale and detail.
Congratulations to the talented artists and technicians at Weta FX whose work helped deliver another remarkable milestone in cinematic visual effects.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett and Richard Baneham: Her’s my interview of Eric Saindon (Weta FX VFX Supervisor), Daniel Barrett (Weta FX Animation Supervisor) and Richard Baneham (Lightstorm VFX Supervisor).
Weta FX: Dedicated page about Avatar: Fire and Ash on Weta FX website.
© Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2026
© Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2026
