Which film was the first animated feature to be nominated for Best Picture?

Which film was the first animated feature to be nominated for Best Picture?

• A. Beauty and the Beast
• B. The Lion King
• C. Toy Story
• D. Frozen

Answer: (A)

This question tests a historic milestone about animation breaking into the Academy’s highest category. Beauty and the Beast achieved the first-ever Best Picture nomination for an animated feature, at the 1992 ceremony, proving that a fully animated film could meet the same level of artistic achievement and production scope as live-action contenders. This moment showed that animation could be considered in the top tier of prestige filmmaking, not just as entertainment. Later animated titles would follow in various ways, but Beauty and the Beast holds the distinction of being the first to reach that nomination.

This question tests a historic milestone about animation breaking into the Academy’s highest category. Beauty and the Beast achieved the first-ever Best Picture nomination for an animated feature, at the 1992 ceremony, proving that a fully animated film could meet the same level of artistic achievement and production scope as live-action contenders. This moment showed that animation could be considered in the top tier of prestige filmmaking, not just as entertainment. Later animated titles would follow in various ways, but Beauty and the Beast holds the distinction of being the first to reach that nomination.