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Mahavatar Narsimha Makes Oscars 2026 Eligibility List for Best Animated Feature

The Indian mythological animation qualified after a U.S. theatrical run meeting Academy rules.

Overview

  • The Academy named the film among 35 titles under consideration, with the Animated Feature shortlist due on December 16, 2025.
  • It competes alongside Zootopia 2, The Bad Guys 2, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc, and KPop Demon Hunters.
  • The qualifying engagement met the requirement of at least seven consecutive days in one U.S. venue with three daily screenings, including one in the evening window.
  • Released on July 25 in India and later streaming on Netflix, the film was produced for about ₹40 crore and has reported worldwide grosses above ₹400 crore.
  • Producers are building a multi-film Mahavatar universe with Mahavatar Parshuram targeted for 2027, as Oscar nominations arrive January 22, 2026 and the ceremony is set for March 15–16.