THALIAN HALL CINEMA · NEW RELEASE

2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films

NR | Animated, Documentary, Live Action | Various Runtimes

FEBRUARY 23-26, 2026

NEW RELEASE TICKETS

$12.00 | ADULT

$10.00 | SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)

Official Synopsis (Roadside Attractions):

Roadside Attractions will distribute the 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.

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 Shorts 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.

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Thalian Hall Cinema is a series of first-run and repertory wide release, independent, foreign, documentary, and other notable films presented by Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.