Annecy Unveils 2026 LIneup with Ricky Gervais, Mike Judge, Brad Bird

Key Points:

• The 2026 Annecy International Film Festival will feature notable guests including Ricky Gervais, Oscar-winning director Brad Bird, and the Brothers Quay, alongside previously announced honorees Mike Judge and Travis Knight.
• The festival runs from June 21-27 in Annecy, France, and will showcase close to 50 animated features, including world premieres and films from China, France, Japan, and other countries competing in the main and Contrechamp competitions.
• Special events include masterclasses, sneak peeks of upcoming Netflix and Warner Bros. Animation projects, and showcases from major studios like Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Aardman.
• The festival will also feature a Making Of section with deep dives into new Adult Swim series, a Work in Progress lineup of upcoming features and series, and the 41st International Animation Film Market addressing industry trends such as AI and African animation.
• A new year-round hub, La Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation, will open just before the festival, offering an animation museum, cinema, workshops, and artist residencies to support the animation community.