Annecy 2026 Lineup Revealed as Ricky Gervais and Brad Bird Headline Festival

Mike Judge, Ricky Gervais and Brad Bird lead Annecy 2026 lineup

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, bringing back one of the biggest global events for animation.The festival will take place in Annecy, France from June 21 to June 27. It will welcome...

Annecy 2026 lineup revealed as Ricky Gervais and Brad Bird headline festival

Annecy 2026 lineup unveiled with Ricky Gervais, Brad Bird and Mike Judge leading major animation reveals

Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ Pixar’s ‘Gatto,’ Ricky Gervais’ ‘Alley Cats’ and a ‘Rick & Morty’ Spinoff Headline Annecy’s Packed Special Events Program

Also set for sneak peeks: a 'Rick & Morty’ spin-off, ‘President Curtis,' ‘The Cat in the Hat,’ ’Ghostbusters,’ ‘King of the Hill’ Season 15, ‘Hexed.’

Annecy Unveils 2026 Lineup

Highlights of the world's leading animation festival include honorary Cristal Awards for 'King of the Hill' creator Mike Judge and stop-motion pioneers the Brothers Quay.

Annecy Unveils 2026 LIneup with Ricky Gervais, Mike Judge, Brad Bird

Ricky Gervais, Oscar-winning The Incredibles director Brad Bird and the Brothers Quay will be guests of the upcoming Annecy International Film Festival which announced its 2026 lineup on Tuesday. (scroll down for main competition lineups). They join previously announced attendee King of the Hill and Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge, who will receive the festival’s Honorary Cristal, as well as Laika President and CEO Travis Knight, who w…

Annecy unveils 2026 lineup including Ricky Gervais, ‘Minions & ...

Previews of upcoming work include Pixar’s ‘Gatto’, Netflix’s ‘Ray Gunn’.