Japan Dominates Annecy Animation Festival With Record Selections

WHO:

Variety - Japan's animation industry, represented by various industry bodies.

WHAT:

Deadline - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will feature the premiere of Illumination’s "Minions & Monsters," which is set to hit cinemas worldwide on July 1.

Variety - Japan has 25 films selected for the Annecy Animation Festival 2026, a record number for the country.

Variety - This selection is an increase from 18 films selected the previous year.

Variety - Japan's industry bodies have unified their presence at the festival by consolidating their MIFA booths.

WHERE:

Variety - Annecy Animation Festival, Annecy, France.

WHEN:

Variety - The Annecy Animation Festival is scheduled for 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The consolidation of MIFA booths is a strategic move to present a stronger unified presence at the festival.

HOW:

Variety - Three previously separate booths have been combined into a single unified booth structure for the festival.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 11:35 UTC)

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set to premiere Illumination’s highly anticipated film "Minions & Monsters" at 11:35 UTC. This exciting new addition to the beloved franchise is scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on July 1. Fans of the Minions can look forward to an entertaining adventure that promises to delight audiences around the globe.

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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 01:42 UTC)

Japan's animation industry has achieved a remarkable milestone with 25 films selected for the Annecy Animation Festival 2026, marking a record number for the country and an increase from 18 films the previous year. To strengthen their presence at the festival, various industry bodies have consolidated their MIFA booths into a single unified structure, a strategic move aimed at showcasing their collective talent. The Annecy Animation Festival will take place in Annecy, France, where this enhanced representation is expected to make a significant impact.