The Lion King was a huge box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. However, it was met with mixed reviews from critics, many of whom criticized its visuals. Some felt that the film's use of CGI was too heavy-handed and that it detracted from the story. Others argued that the film's visuals were stunning and that they brought the story to life in a new and exciting way. Despite the controversy, The Lion King was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, but it ultimately lost to 1917.
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame was another massive box office success, grossing over $2.8 billion worldwide. The film was praised for its action sequences, which were some of the most ambitious and visually stunning ever seen in a superhero movie. However, Avengers: Endgame was not nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, which many felt was a snub. The Academy ultimately chose to nominate 1917, The Irishman, The Lion King, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker instead.
3. The Irishman (2019)
The Irishman was a critically acclaimed drama directed by Martin Scorsese. The film was praised for its performances, its cinematography, and its editing. However, it was not nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, which some felt was a snub. The Academy ultimately chose to nominate 1917, The Lion King, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Avengers: Endgame instead.
4. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was the final installment in the Skywalker saga. The film was a box office success, but it was met with mixed reviews from critics. Some felt that the film was too reliant on nostalgia and that it did not do enough to advance the story of the Star Wars franchise. Others argued that the film was a fitting conclusion to the saga and that it brought the story to a satisfying end. Despite the controversy, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, but it ultimately lost to 1917.