The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Friday the 20 films that will advance in the visual effects race.
Films competing for the VFX Oscar:
“Alice Through the Looking Glass”
“Arrival”
“The BFG”
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
“Captain America: Civil War”
“Deadpool”
“Deepwater Horizon”
“Doctor Strange”
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“The Jungle Book”
“Kubo and the Two Strings”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
“Passengers”
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
“Star Trek Beyond”
“Suicide Squad”
“Sully”
“Warcraft”
“X-Men: Apocalypse”
But contenders also include Spielberg’s “The BFG,” which was supervised by five-time Oscar winner Joe Letteri, and Clint Eastwood’s “Sully.”
Laika’s “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a stop-motion film, blending practical and digital effects.
Films that missed the cut include Critics’ Choice nominee “A Monster Calls” and Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon.”
