98TH OSCARS® SHORTLISTS

Guillermo del Toro's Netflix film, Frankenstein, made the official shortlist for the 98th Academy Awards (2026 Oscars) Best Visual Effects category, alongside films like Avatar: Fire & Ash, Superman, Wicked: For Good, and The Electric State, showcasing impressive VFX work from studios like ILM, Mr. X, Herne Hill and Tryptyc VFX (a Ticket vfx company) with the shortlist featuring technical artistry from blockbuster effects to character-driven enhancements.