Annecy 2026: 10 Takeaways From Oscar Talk to Anime’s Sway, Big Hollywood Plays and Why a Short Became the Fest’s Most Talked About Film

The Annecy Animation Festival’s 2026 edition was one of records. Badge holders hit 19,100, an all time high and a signal of animation’s dramatic growth, up from 7,100 accredited attendees in 2013.  Meanwhile, during Annecy, on June 24 France bore the brunt of its hottest day on record. Annecy is already the most physically demanding of […]

By John Hopewell