The nominees have been announced for the 56th NAACP Image Awards, celebrating the achievements of Black entertainment creatives across film, TV, music and more. The awards ceremony is set for Saturday, February 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, broadcasting on BET and CBS at 8 p.m., with winners in multiple categories to be announced at the Creative Honors Ceremonies on Friday, February 21, streaming on the awards’ website.
“We look forward to celebrating the brilliance of Black talent and creativity whose stories shape culture, ignite change and inspire generations,” said NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson. “Through film, music, literature and more, their voices weave a rich tapestry that honors our heritage, celebrates our identity and proves that storytelling is a powerful force for driving true progress.”
Animation and related category nominees listed below. The full list can be found here or @naacpimageaward as the official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
- Inside Out 2 (Pixar/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (DreamWorks Animation)
- Moana 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Piece By Piece (Focus Features)
- The Wild Robot (DreamWorks Animation)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture
- Aaron Pierre — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Anika Noni Rose — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Ayo Edebiri — Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Blue Ivy Carter — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
- Lupita Nyong’o — The Wild Robot (DreamWorks Animation)
Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
- if(fy) (OTB/The Hidden Hand Studios)
- Nate & John (Unity Animation Project, LLC)
- Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz “Jackie Robinson” (Exhibit Treal Studios)
- Self (Pixar Animation Studios)
- Walk in the Light (419 Studios)
Outstanding Children’s Program
- Craig of the Creek (Cartoon Network)
- Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney+)
- Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV)
- Sesame Street (Max)
- Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Animated Series
- Disney Jr.’s Ariel (Disney Jr.)
- Everybody Still Hates Chris (Comedy Central)
- Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV)
- Iwájú (Disney+)
- Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
- Angela Bassett — Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
- Cree Summer — Rugrats (Nickelodeon)
- Cree Summer — The Legend of Vox Machina (Prime Video)
- Dawnn Lewis — Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+)
- Keke Palmer — The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Prime Video)
Additionally, Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films) is nominated in the International Motion Picture category. Gracelyn Hollingsworth of Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV) is also up for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series).
