Avatar 2 just broke an incredible record and this time it has nothing to do with money

Avatar 2 just broke an incredible record and this time

While Avatar: The Way of Water climbs to number 6 of the most successful films, the sequel directed by James Cameron can look forward to a special record. At yesterday’s announcement of the nominations for this year’s awards ceremony Visual Effects Society (VES), Avatar 2 is at the top of the list.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the sci-fi blockbuster is a big favorite when it comes to visual effects. with 14 nominations nevertheless, very few observers in the industry expected it. No film has done that before. So the Oscar in this field should also be safe.

Avatar 2 received 14 nominations for Best Visual Effects from the Visual Effects Society

In the most important categoryOutstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, four other major blockbusters from the past cinema year have been nominated alongside Avatar: The Way of Water: The Batman, Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World: A New Age and Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore.

You can watch the trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water here:

Avatar 2: The Way of the Water – Trailer (German) HD

Below we’ve listed all of Avatar 2’s VES nominations. Important: A film can be nominated more than once in one category.

  • Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature (1 nomination)

  • Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature (1 nomination)
  • Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature (2 nominations)
  • Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project (1 nomination)

  • Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project (1 nomination)
  • Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature (2 nominations)
  • Outstanding Compositing & Lighting in a Feature (2 nominations)
  • Outstanding Special (Practical) Effects in a Photoreal Project (1 nomination)
  • Emerging Technology Awards (3 nominations)
  • At the Hollywood Reporter you will find the complete overview with all VES nominations 2022 at a glance. The award ceremony will take place on February 15, 2023 held, about a month before this year’s Oscars.

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    Did the visual effects in Avatar 2 convince you?

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