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Avatar 3 Dominates VES Noms Amidst Sci-Fi Race
13 Jan
Summary
- Avatar 3 secures eight nominations at the 24th annual VES Awards.
- The film vies for top honors against major releases like F1 and Jurassic World.
- The VES Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 25, 2026.
Avatar 3 has earned a leading eight nominations for the 24th annual VES Awards, underscoring its significant visual effects achievements. The blockbuster will compete in categories including Outstanding Compositing & Lighting and the Emerging Technology Award, even pitting itself against its own previous installments in nominations. This recognition follows the strong performance of previous Avatar films, both of which were honored at the VES Awards and received Academy Awards for visual effects.
The race for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature sees Avatar 3 contending with other highly anticipated films such as Apple Original Films' F1 and Universal's Jurassic World: Rebirth. This category highlights the pinnacle of visual effects artistry in live-action cinema. Meanwhile, animated contenders like KPop Demon Hunters, Elio, and Zootopia 2 each garnered five nominations, showcasing the diverse talent across the industry.
The VES Awards, recognizing excellence in visual effects across various media, will hold its 24th ceremony on February 25, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton. This event celebrates the innovative work of artists and producers at the forefront of cinematic technology. While VES Awards winners have not always aligned with Oscar outcomes, the nominations themselves signify substantial artistic and technical accomplishments.
