An absolute attendance record was set at the Annecy Animation Festival 2026, with the number of accredited visitors rising to 19,100, compared to 7,100 in 2013, reflecting the dramatic growth of the animation sector. The festival, which serves as the world capital of animation for seven days, discusses ambitions to continue its activities year-round. Key topics of discussion included the Oscar chances for animated films, the influence of anime and major Hollywood productions, while a short film emerged as the most talked-about film of the festival.