Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' takes top Visual Effects Society Award; 'Dune 2' claims three trophies as community spreads the wealth.

The Visual Effects Society 2025 Awards were led by 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.' 'Dune: Part Two,' and 'The Wild Robot.'

The Visual Effects Society is handing out its 23rd annual VES Awards tonight at the Beverly Hilton, and Deadline is posting the winners as they are announced. Check out the list below. Early on, the award for Outstanding Environment in a Photoreal Feature went to Dune: Part Two,

The Wild Robot and Dune: Part Two, the two most-nominated films at the 23nd edition of the annual VES Awards, also ended up with winning the most awards at the ceremony, which was held last night in Beverly Hills, California. But there was a big surprise too, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes taking home the top prize for a live-action film.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes scored the top honor, outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature, at the 2025 Visual Effects Society Awards. Dune: Part Two led the winners list with four wins in the feature categories,

It was a rather curious night at the 23rd VES Awards, which were handed out Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton. The Visual Effects Society knelt before The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, handing it the marquee prize for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature — but it was the lone win on