Indian Animation Makes History: S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Eternal War Joins Elite Oscar-Winning Company at Annecy
The Baahubali cinematic universe is preparing to conquer a major global stage. Following the historic box-office dominance of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, the iconic franchise is expanding its footprint into international animation.
In a major milestone for Indian cinema, the upcoming animated epic Baahubali: The Eternal War has been officially selected for the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. Championed by master storyteller S.S. Rajamouli, the project will be showcased in the festival’s highly coveted Work-in-Progress (WIP) segment during the last week of June 2026.
Reflecting the global anticipation for the film, tickets for the Baahubali: The Eternal War WIP panel sold out within just two minutes of the booking window opening.
Joining an Elite Animated Club
The inclusion of Baahubali: The Eternal War in Annecy’s Work-in-Progress category places it in incredibly elite company. The WIP segment has historically served as a launchpad for global masterpieces, including Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Flow (which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2025).
Held annually against the stunning backdrop of the mountains and lakes in Annecy, France, the festival is the ultimate global competitive arena for animation. It celebrates diverse techniques ranging from traditional hand-drawn styles and claymation to cutting-edge CGI.
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About The Eternal War
The Format: The project is envisioned as a grand, two-part animated cinematic event. The Visionary: It is being helmed by the award-winning animation director Ishan Shukla. The Timeline: Following a highly successful international teaser drop for Part 1, the epic is officially slated to hit theatres globally in 2027.
By bringing the legendary lore of Mahishmati to the world’s premier animation festival, the creators are setting a massive new benchmark for the scale, ambition, and global reach of Indian animation.
