OSCARS 2025 BEST VISUAL EFFECTS SHORTLIST REVEALED

Member News  |  18 December 2025

The Academy highlights the work of UK Screen Alliance Members in Best Visual Effects Oscar Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the shortlist of 10 films in the running for Best Visual Effects for the 98th Academy Awards, highlighting the work of UK Screen Alliance Members:

 “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (20th Century Studios)

  • Industrial Light & Magic

“The Electric State” (Netflix)

  • Industrial Light & Magic

“F1” (Apple Original Films/Warner Bros.)

  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • Framestore

“Frankenstein” (Netflix)

  • Industrial Light & Magic

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” (Universal Pictures)

  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • Important Looking Pirates

“The Lost Bus” (Apple Original Films)

  • Cinesite
  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • Belo FX
  • Outpost VFX
  • Rise

“Sinners” (Warner Bros.)

  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • Outpost VFX
  • LIGHT

“Superman” (DC Studios)

  • Industrial Light & Magic

“Tron: Ares” (Walt Disney Pictures)

  • Industrial Light & Magic

“Wicked: For Good” (Universal Pictures)

  • Industrial Light & Magic
  • Outpost VFX
  • Framestore

The Oscar VFX bake-offs will take place from 10-11 January, where the 10 shortlisted films will be considered for the final nominations, which will be announced on Thursday, 22 January.

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