A review of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated short films, exploring their themes, animation styles and emotional impact.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The 2026 Oscars are just around the corner, and 15 short films are competing across three categories ...

"The Girl Who Cried Pearls" has won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards. The Canadian film is about a poor boy who falls in love with a girl who cries those gemstones, ...

Oscars Best Animated Short Film Commentary (Updated March 9, 2026): It’s a tale as old as time: Oscar pools are won or lost in the shorts categories. And this year’s animated short race may be the ...

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Here's where to stream the short films nominated in the animated, live-action, and documentary categories at the 98th Academy Awards. The 2026 Oscars are just around the corner, and 15 short films are ...