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2026 Lumiere Awards Celebrate Innovation in Film and Television
2/10/2026, 2:06:47 AM
Highlights of the 16th Annual Lumiere Awards
The Advanced Imaging Society held its 16th annual Lumiere Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel, recognizing exceptional achievements in film and television. The awards celebrated artists, engineers, and innovators who have pushed the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology. Notable winners included “Sinners,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Wicked: For Good,” which received top honors in their respective categories.
“Sinners” won the award for Best Feature Film – Live Action, with producer Sev Ohanian accepting the accolade from Delroy Lindo. The film was praised for its meaningful narrative and technical execution, also securing the award for Best Audio – Theatrical. “Zootopia 2” was awarded Best Feature Film – Animation, recognized for its stunning visuals and technical integration, with director Byron Howard accepting the award from actor Patrick Warburton. “Wicked: For Good” won Best Motion Picture – Musical, with director Jon M. Chu receiving the honor.
Notable Technical Achievements
The Lumiere for Best Theatrical Scene or Sequence went to “Avatar: Fire and Ash” for its impressive third-act fire tornado battle sequence, accepted by visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon. Among the episodic winners, “Andor” Season 2 received the award for Best Episodic – Live Action, while “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” was recognized as Best Episodic – Animation.
The awards also highlighted technical innovations, with Google receiving the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for its advancements in media technology. Five organizations were recognized for their contributions to the media and entertainment ecosystem, including AMD for its EPYC CPUs and Threadripper PRO workstation tools, and Flawless for pioneering Assistive AI that supports human creativity.
Special Honors and Recognitions
Ethan Hawke was awarded the 2026 Distinguished Artist Award for his performance in “Blue Moon,” with Kathleen Kennedy praising his ability to convey deep human emotions. Jon M. Chu received the inaugural Judy Garland Legacy Award, recognizing his contributions to imaginative filmmaking. The Harold Lloyd Award was presented to Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer for their collaborative work on “F1,” which has been noted for its cinematic realism and emotional storytelling.
Complete List of Winners
The complete list of winners includes:
- Best Feature Film – Live Action: “Sinners”
- Best Feature Film – Animation: “Zootopia 2”
- Best Documentary: “The King of Color”
- Best Motion Picture – Musical: “Wicked: For Good”
- Best Audio – Theatrical: “Sinners”
- Best Audio – Episodic: “Severance”
- Best Original Song: “Golden,” from “KPop Demon Hunters”
- Best Use of High Dynamic Range – Feature Film: “F1”
- Best Use of High Dynamic Range – Episodic: “Stranger Things” Season 5
- Best Musical Scene or Sequence: “KPop Demon Hunters” – “Golden”
- Best Theatrical Scene or Sequence: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” – “Flux Devil”
- Best Episodic – Animation: “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”
- Best Episodic – Live Action: “Andor” Season 2
- Production Technology Awards: AMD, DisneyResearch|Studios, Flawless, 6P Color, CoreWeave
- Governor’s Award for Cinema Excellence: VUE
The Lumiere Awards continue to highlight the intersection of creativity and technology, showcasing the future of storytelling in the film and television industry.
