This new video from The Academy offers a closer look at the films nominated for Best Visual Effects at this year’s Oscars, celebrating the creative teams behind some of the most ambitious and technically accomplished cinematic achievements of the year.
This category honors the fusion of innovation and storytelling, where digital craftsmanship enhances emotion, spectacle, and realism. The nominated films reflect diverse approaches to world-building and large-scale cinematic design.
Through exclusive footage and commentary, the presentation highlights the achievements of Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, The Lost Bus, and Sinners, celebrating the creative teams behind their groundbreaking visual effects.
© Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2026
