2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animated
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 83 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2026
***Some films in this program include some disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for very young children.***
The 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
BUTTERFLY
Dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 15min
ÉIRU **Shortlisted, not nominated but included in this program
Dir. Giovanna Ferrari | Ireland | 13min
FOREVERGREEN
Dir. Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears | United States | 13min
THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS
Dir. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski | Canada | 17min
RETIREMENT PLAN
Dir. John Kelly | Ireland | 7min
THE THREE SISTERS
Dir. Konstantin Bronzit | Israel, Cyprus | 14min