Natalie Portman says Oscar-nominated animated movie “Arco” sparked 'interesting conversations' with her children (exclusive)

'Arco', which Portman also produced, premieres everywhere Jan. 30
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Oscars 2026 nominations snub both Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man: Reze movie

Five films earned recognition for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars 2026 ceremony. The nominees include Arco, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2. KPop Demon Hunters currently leads as the favorite to win.

Contributor: As today's Oscar nominations show, Hollywood animation is in creative crisis

While five of 2025 highest grossers were animated, including "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Zootopia 2," creative timidity and remakes limit the potential of American animation.

Some Of The Biggest Movies Of 2025 Were Shut Out At The Oscars

Several 2025 blockbusters failed to snag a single Oscar nomination, which will ultimately impact interest in this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
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Oscar Animation Race Shaken Up by Innovative Global Styles and Techniques

The Best Animated Feature Oscar has been around for over twenty years. Since its inception in 2002, the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature has given animated movies from all over the world a chance to shine. This year, the race for Best Animated ...

The 3 Best Movies on HBO Max This Week

It's Oscar nomination week, and HBO Max has several strong contenders. But if you've already seen movies like "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Sorry, Baby" and "Weapons," the streaming service still has you covered.