'The Wild Robot' and 'Arcane' Dominate 2025 Annie Awards
DreamWorks' 'The Wild Robot' leads with nine wins, while Netflix's 'Arcane' secures seven in TV categories at the 52nd annual ceremony.
- DreamWorks Animation's 'The Wild Robot' won nine Annie Awards, including Best Feature, Best Direction, and Best Voice Acting for Lupita Nyong’o.
- Netflix's 'Arcane,' based on the 'League of Legends' universe, claimed seven awards, including Best Direction and Best Production DesignTV/Media categories.
- 'Flow,' an independent Latvian film, earned Best Feature - Independent and Best Writing, positioning it as a strong Oscar contender against 'The Wild Robot.'
- The ceremony at UCLA's Royce Hall faced interruptions due to two fire alarms, though no fire was reported, and the event resumed after brief evacuations.
- The event also served as a fundraiser for wildfire relief, collecting over $107,000 to support impacted animation community members.