‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Wins Top VFX Award at 2025 VES

At the 23rd Annual Visual Effects Society Awards, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' won the top honor for outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature, although its victory does not guarantee success at the Oscars, where the correlation between the two awards has weakened in recent years. 'Dune: Part Two' emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing four awards, including outstanding achievement in categories like CG cinematography and effects simulations. 'The Wild Robot' also had a notable evening, winning four awards, including best animated feature. Despite its win, the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise is still in pursuit of its first Oscar for visual effects, having previously lost despite multiple VES wins. Other notable winners included 'Shōgun' for best photoreal episode and 'Coca-Cola: The Heroes' in the commercial category. The event celebrated achievements across various visual effects disciplines, highlighting the artistry and innovation in the industry.