Manchester Animation Festival Sets the Frame for a Blockbuster 2026 Edition

Manchester Animation Festival sets the frame for a blockbuster 2026 edition

Manchester Animation Festival sets the frame for a blockbuster 2026 edition

Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2026 Program, Competition

The feature competition includes ‘In Waves,’ ‘Blaise,’ ‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Viva Carmen,’ and ‘Brave Cat,’ spanning coming-of-age, sci-fi, comedy, and musicals.

Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2026 Program

The UK's largest animation event, running November 8-12 at HOME, hosts LAIKA's first visit with a 'Wildwood' screening, a preview of Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' ahead of its Netflix debut, the UK premiere of Lupus Films' 'Mog's Bad Thing,' and a feature competition led by 'We Are Aliens.'

Manchester Animation Festival Rolls Out Powerhouse Programme For 2026

Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®‑qualifying animation festival, has unveiled its 2026 programme – an ambitious and diverse celebration of animation in all its forms. Running from 8-12 November at HOME and venues across Manchester, this year’s festival will bring an exciting mix of premieres, exclusive previews and behind‑the‑scenes insights, with […]