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

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…

Koji Yamamura's 'Haru no Umi,' More Japanese Short Films Compete at 2026 Annecy

Annecy International Animation Film Fest will take place in France from June 21-27