The upcoming animated film Baahubali: The Eternal War has earned a major distinction. It has been selected for the ‘Work in Progress’ sessions at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026. The prestigious French event is often referred to as the “Cannes of Animation.”

Prabhas expresses joy

Rebel Star Prabhas, the face of the Baahubali franchise, shared his excitement over the achievement on Instagram. The Salaar actor said he was delighted to see the project receive such recognition and added that the team is building something truly special. “The team is building something truly special. Can’t wait for the world to see it,” Prabhas wrote on Instagram. Fans have also taken to social media to celebrate the news and extend their best wishes to the team.

The producers of the franchise expressed pride in the achievement, describing The Eternal War as India’s biggest animated spectacle. They stated that the project is taking its first major step onto the global stage with this selection.

Baahubali with a supernatural spin

The animated feature expands the cinematic universe created by director SS Rajamouli. Award-winning animator Ishan Shukla is directing the two-part animated epic. The story takes a supernatural turn as it follows Amarendra Baahubali’s journey in the afterlife. The murdered prince enters a cosmic realm and becomes part of an eternal war between devas and asuras across fourteen worlds. Legendary composer MM Keeravaani is scoring the film, which is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027.

Time for Baahubali: The Torchbearer

Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting Baahubali: The Torchbearer, a docu-series set to premiere on OTT on June 26. The project celebrates the ten-year journey and cultural impact of the original live-action films. Earlier, the animated television series Baahubali: The Lost Legends was released in 2017 as a prequel to Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Later, Baahubali: Crown of Blood was also released as part of the franchise’s expanding animated universe.

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