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Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters Sweeps 2026 Annie Awards

2/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters dominated the 2026 Annie Awards, winning all ten nominations, including Best Feature, Best Direction, and Arden Cho's Best Voice Acting.
The ceremony occurred February 21 at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Arco, a French animated feature, won Best Independent Feature.
In television categories, Adult Swim's Common Side Effects led four wins, and Love, Death + Robots secured three, while Michaël Dudok de Wit and Sandy Rabins were honored.

History

Historical Context

The 30th Annie Awards, held on February 1, 2003, celebrated animated excellence, with Pixar's "Finding Nemo" winning Best Feature. This event marked a significant moment in animation's rise, as the industry experienced a 50% increase in box office revenue from 2000 to 2003, paving the way for future innovations and diverse storytelling in animation.

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Story summary

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters dominated the 2026 Annie Awards, winning all ten nominations, including Best Feature, Best Direction, and Arden Cho's Best Voice Acting.
The ceremony occurred February 21 at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Arco, a French animated feature, won Best Independent Feature.
In television categories, Adult Swim's Common Side Effects led four wins, and Love, Death + Robots secured three, while Michaël Dudok de Wit and Sandy Rabins were honored.

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