Mike Judge to Receive Honorary Cristal at Annecy Festival, 2026 Alongside “King Of The Hill” Season 15 Sneak Peek.

Producer, writer and animator Mike Judge , co-creator of King of the Hill and creator of Beavis and Butt-head , will receive an Honorary Cristal at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival , taking place June 21–27.

The award recognizes Judge’s career spanning more than three decades and his outstanding contributions to the art of animation.

“Mike Judge is a cultural icon who has created legendary characters, pioneered new formats and seamlessly transitioned from animation to live action. His visit is a momentous occasion that reflects our determination to highlight the dynamism, social relevance and rebellious audacity of American animation series for adults. Mike Judge’s influence on two generations of creators is undeniable: he has taken social satire to new heights, and we wanted to celebrate his work and him.” —Marcel Jean Annecy Festival’s Artistic Director.

King of the Hill executive producers Greg Daniels(co-creator) and Saladin K. Patterson (showrunner) will join Judge in Annecy for a Screening Event honoring his legacy.

The panel celebrating Judge will include a preview for “** King Of The Hi** ll ” Season 15 as part of The Walt Disney Company’s Annecy offerings, which includesWalt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Disney EMEA, 20th Television Animation, Marvel Animation and Lucasfilm Animation.