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Annecy Animation Festival 2026: Record-Breaking Attendance and Hot Weather

Updated 2026-06-29 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Annecy Animation Festival in France saw a record-breaking number of attendees, with over 19,000 badge holders. The festival also experienced its hottest day on record during the event.

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Annecy 2026: 10 Takeaways From Oscar Talk to Anime’s Sway, Big Hollywood Plays and Why a Short Became the Fest’s Most Talked About Film

The Annecy Animation Festival’s 2026 edition was one of records. Badge holders hit 19,100, an all time high and a signal of animation’s dramatic growth, up from 7,100 accredited attendees in 2013. Meanwhile, during Annecy, on June 24 France bore the brunt of its hottest day on record. Annecy i

2026-06-29 14:44 UTC