The 2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films: Animation and Live Action

The 2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films: Animation and Live Action
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
The show starts at 7:00 pm.
Detroit Film Theatre
runtime is around 3 hours, including a 25-minute intermission

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, including the Short Film categories (Live Action, Animated, and Documentary), will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

OUR MEETING SPOT at 6:15 pm: Upstairs in the Crystal Gallery Café

The DFT’s most popular annual program combines all the Academy Award nominees in both the short animation and short live action categories into one entertaining evening!

BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Don't be disappointed if it sells out!

An advance ticket purchase guarantees your admission.

General admission: $13 | Senior & Students $11

🎬 TICKETS | ☎️ Box Office: (313) 833-7900

A lighted, fenced parking lot is located across the street from the entrance to the Detroit Film Theatre on John R St., south of Kirby St. and north of Warren Ave. Parking is $7.

Map is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MskXzNNDQepdKNgX8

After the films, we will meet 6 blocks away at the HopCat bar and grill on Woodward for discussion, food, and drinks. directions here

NOTE: If you sign up and then have to change your RSVP, PLEASE do so AT LEAST one day before the event! Thank you for honoring this.

2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films List
Short Animated Films

TBD

Intermission (25 mins) break in the Crystal Gallery Café.

Live Action Films

TBD