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Netflix Animation Dominates Annie Awards
22 Feb
Summary
- Netflix animation won 10 Annie Awards, including best feature.
- KPop Demon Hunters became the streamer's most-watched movie ever.
- Annie Awards honored industry pioneers like Christopher Miller and Phil Lord.
The Annie Awards, animation's highest honors, saw a significant triumph for Netflix, with its animated features clinching 10 awards. The pop musical KPop Demon Hunters led the charge, earning the coveted best feature prize. The film's accolades also included best direction, music, writing, editing, and voice acting for Arden Cho. Its technical achievements were equally recognized with wins in FX, character animation, design, and production design.
Beyond its awards success, KPop Demon Hunters achieved remarkable popularity. Released last summer with minimal promotion, the Sony-produced film became Netflix's most-watched movie of all time, boasting an impressive 481.6 million worldwide views in the latter half of 2025. This unprecedented viewership highlights its significant impact on the streaming landscape.
In television categories, Adult Swim's Common Side Effects, Hulu's The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, and Disney+'s Win Or Lose received top honors. Spanish-language Chilean show Wow Lisa won for best preschool series. The event also celebrated industry legends with Winsor McCay Awards presented to Michaël Dudok de Wit, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, and Chris Sanders. Sandy Rabins received the June Foray Award for her significant contributions to the animation community.
