No real surprises and the appreciation for the Avatar series shows no evidence of slowing down.

Awards Tallies

(7) Avatar: Fire and Ash
(3) KPop Demon Hunters
(1) F1, Sinners, Zootopia 2

The Awards

Best Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Sinners WL PP TL

Best Animation in an Animated Feature

KPop Demon Hunters WL PP TL

Best Character in a Photoreal Feature

Varang: Leader of the Ash Clan – Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Character in an Animated Feature

Rumi – KPop Demon Hunters WL PP

Best CG Cinematography

Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Compositing & Lighting in a Photoreal Feature

Modern Race & POV Footage – F1 PP

Best Effects Simulations in an Photoreal Feature

Simulating Pandora – Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature

KPop Demon Hunters WL PP TL

Best Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature

Bridgehead Industrial City – Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Created Environment in an Animated Feature

Marsh Market – Zootopia 2 WL PP

Best Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project

The Windtraders’ Gondola – Avatar: Fire and Ash WL PP TL

Best Special (Practical) Effects in a Photoreal or Animated Project

Who Are You? – Andor WL PP TL

Emerging Technology Award

Nil
Kora Fire Toolset – Avatar: Fire and Ash WL

Visual Effects Society Data

First Awards: 2002 (24)