Avatar: Fire and Ash" Leads with 10 Nominations at Visual Effects Society Awards

Avatar: Fire and Ash" Leads with 10 Nominations at Visual Effects Society Awards

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" has been nominated for 10 Visual Effects Society Awards, including the top category for photorealistic features. The film faces competition from other notable films like "F1," "Jurassic Park Rebirth," "The Lost Bus," and "How to Train Your Dragon." Despite leading the nominations, "Fire and Ash" received fewer nominations than the original "Avatar" and "Avatar: The Way of Water."

Two films on the Oscars' visual effects shortlist, "Frankenstein" and "The Electric State," did not receive any nominations from VES. The other eight shortlisted films received at least one nomination, with "Fire and Ash" leading with 10 nominations. In the animated film category, "KPop Demon Hunters," "Elio," and "Zootopia 2" each received five nominations. On the television side, "Stranger Things," "The Last of Us," and "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" lead with four nominations each.

The VES Awards cover 25 categories across various media, including film, television, animation, commercials, games, special venue projects, emerging technology, and student work. The nominees were selected by VES members globally during the Society's Global Nomination Event, which featured judging panels across seven regions. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

The full list of VES Award nominees includes a diverse range of films, television shows, and projects across different categories. The nominees represent a wide array of visual effects achievements in the industry.