Roadside Attractions will distribute the 2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
Buy Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3Waititi, an Oscar-nominee for Live Action Short Film for Two Cars, One Night (2004), commented, “Short films occupy a singular space in the global filmmaking community, inviting artists to experiment, challenge conventions, and tell stories with unparalleled creative freedom.”
Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff added, “This is an extraordinary crop of films, and seeing them in the theater will be a treat for film lovers as awards season approaches.”
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
Oscar-nominated Short Films program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience.
The 2026 Oscar-nominated Short Films is presented by Roadside Attractions and is not a release presented by, sponsored by or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy has licensed Roadside Attractions the right to use the Oscar trade name in connection with such release.
