Oscar for Best Animated Feature 2018
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:57 am
Previously: Oscar for Best Animated Feature 2017
As per Academy rules, 8 to 12 eligible films are required for a field of three nominees, 13 to 15 for a field of four, and 16 or more for a field of five.
Twenty-five animated feature films have been submitted for the 2018 Academy Awards.
Ana y Bruno
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Early Man
Fireworks
Have a Nice Day
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Incredibles 2
Isle of Dogs
The Laws of the Universe: Part I
Liz and the Blue Bird
Lu Over the Wall
Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms
MFKZ
Mirai
The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
On Happiness Road
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ruben Brandt, Collector
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Sherlock Gnomes
Smallfoot
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Tall Tales
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Tito and the Birds
Notes
• Animal Crackers was scheduled to be released in the U.S. on August 10, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on July 24, 2020.
• Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 10, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on January 12, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Batman Ninja received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 24, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Big Fish & Begonia which was released in the U.S. on April 06, 2018 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2016.
• Blazing Samurai was scheduled to be released in the U.S. on May 10, 2018 but didn't.
• The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 08, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 02, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Charming was scheduled to be released in the U.S. in 2018 but didn't.
• Christopher Robin which was released in the U.S. on August 03, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Constantine: City of Demons — The Movie received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 04, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• The Death of Superman received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Digimon Adventure Tri: Future received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Digimon Adventure Tri: Loss received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 01, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Duck Duck Goose was scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on April 20, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on July 20, 2018.
• Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 30, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1 received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 05, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Flavors of Youth received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 06, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Free! Take Your Marks received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 14, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Gnome Alone was scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on March 02, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on October 19, 2018.
• Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern — Part One which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on June 08, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern — Part Two which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on December 07, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 19, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Initial D Legend 3: Dream which was released in the U.S. on March 09, 2018 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2016.
• Kase-san and Morning Glories received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 08, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• K: Seven Stories "Circle Vision — Nameless Song" received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 17, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• K: Seven Stories "Memory of Red — Burn" received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 16, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Laughing Under the Clouds: Gaiden — Part 1 & 2 which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 24, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• The Legend of Hallowaiian which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 18, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman — Rage of Atlantis received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 10, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• La Leyenda del Charro Negro received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 23, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Liyana which was released in the U.S. on October 19, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 02, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Luis and the Aliens which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 17, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 27, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 27, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Mazinger Z: Infinity received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Monster Family which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Monster Hunt 2 which was released in the U.S. on February 16, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• My Hero Academia: Two Heroes received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 16, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Next Gen which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 09, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Paddington 2 which was released in the U.S. on January 12, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 19, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Peter Rabbit which was released in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 24, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Revengeance which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 10, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• RWBY: Volume 6 received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on January 06, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Son of Bigfoot which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 04, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 23, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Sword Art Online: Alicization received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 15, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Tehran Taboo which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 09, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Welcome to Marwen which was released in the U.S. on December 21, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• White Fang which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 02, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• A Wizard's Tale received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 14, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Zoo Wars received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
As per Academy rules, 8 to 12 eligible films are required for a field of three nominees, 13 to 15 for a field of four, and 16 or more for a field of five.
Twenty-five animated feature films have been submitted for the 2018 Academy Awards.
Ana y Bruno
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Early Man
Fireworks
Have a Nice Day
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Incredibles 2
Isle of Dogs
The Laws of the Universe: Part I
Liz and the Blue Bird
Lu Over the Wall
Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms
MFKZ
Mirai
The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
On Happiness Road
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ruben Brandt, Collector
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Sherlock Gnomes
Smallfoot
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Tall Tales
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Tito and the Birds
Notes
• Animal Crackers was scheduled to be released in the U.S. on August 10, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on July 24, 2020.
• Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 10, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on January 12, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Batman Ninja received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 24, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Big Fish & Begonia which was released in the U.S. on April 06, 2018 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2016.
• Blazing Samurai was scheduled to be released in the U.S. on May 10, 2018 but didn't.
• The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 08, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 02, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Charming was scheduled to be released in the U.S. in 2018 but didn't.
• Christopher Robin which was released in the U.S. on August 03, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Constantine: City of Demons — The Movie received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 04, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• The Death of Superman received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Digimon Adventure Tri: Future received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Digimon Adventure Tri: Loss received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 01, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Duck Duck Goose was scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on April 20, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on July 20, 2018.
• Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 30, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1 received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 05, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Flavors of Youth received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 06, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Free! Take Your Marks received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 14, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Gnome Alone was scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on March 02, 2018 but was instead released on Netflix on October 19, 2018.
• Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern — Part One which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on June 08, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern — Part Two which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on December 07, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 19, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Initial D Legend 3: Dream which was released in the U.S. on March 09, 2018 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2016.
• Kase-san and Morning Glories received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 08, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• K: Seven Stories "Circle Vision — Nameless Song" received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 17, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• K: Seven Stories "Memory of Red — Burn" received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 16, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Laughing Under the Clouds: Gaiden — Part 1 & 2 which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 24, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• The Legend of Hallowaiian which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 18, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman — Rage of Atlantis received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 10, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• La Leyenda del Charro Negro received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 23, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Liyana which was released in the U.S. on October 19, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 02, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Luis and the Aliens which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 17, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 27, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 27, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Mazinger Z: Infinity received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Monster Family which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Monster Hunt 2 which was released in the U.S. on February 16, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• My Hero Academia: Two Heroes received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 16, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Next Gen which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 09, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Paddington 2 which was released in the U.S. on January 12, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 19, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Peter Rabbit which was released in the U.S. on February 09, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 24, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Revengeance which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 10, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• RWBY: Volume 6 received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 25, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on January 06, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 22, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Son of Bigfoot which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on May 04, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 23, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Sword Art Online: Alicization received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 15, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Tehran Taboo which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 09, 2018 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.
• Welcome to Marwen which was released in the U.S. on December 21, 2018 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.
• White Fang which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 02, 2018 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.
• A Wizard's Tale received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 14, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.
• Zoo Wars received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 20, 2018 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.