15 years later, the director of Rango looks back: 'We didn't know how to make an animated movie'

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by Brian VanHooker

March 7, 2026

15 years later, the director of Rango looks back: 'We didn't know how to make an animated movie'

Director Gore Verbinski reflects on the unique production process behind his animated western film Rango, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature

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Originally published on Polygon on 3/7/2026