Saturn Award For Best Special Effects

The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Special Effects:

Year Motion Picture
1973 The Exorcist
1974/75 Dark Star
1976 Given to L. B. Abbott as a Career Award
1977 Star Wars
1978 Superman: The Movie
1979 Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1980 The Empire Strikes Back
1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 Return of the Jedi
1984 Gremlins
1985 Back to the Future
1986 Aliens
1987 RoboCop
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1989/90 Back to the Future Part II
1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1992 Death Becomes Her
1993 Jurassic Park
1994 True Lies
1995 Jumanji
1996 Independence Day
1997 Starship Troopers
1998 Godzilla
1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
2000 Hollow Man
2001 A.I.
2002 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2004 Spider-Man 2
2005 King Kong
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2007 Transformers
2008 The Dark Knight
2009 Avatar
2010 Inception
2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Saturn Awards
Film
  • Best Science Fiction Film
  • Best Fantasy Film
  • Best Horror or Thriller Film
  • Best Action or Adventure Film
  • Best Animated Film
  • Best International Film
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Performance by a Younger Actor
  • Best Director
  • Best Writing
  • Best Music
  • Best Costume
  • Best Make-Up
  • Best Special Effects
Television
  • Best Network Television Series
  • Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
  • Best Television Presentation
  • Best Actor on Television
  • Best Actress on Television
  • Best Supporting Actor on Television
  • Best Supporting Actress on Television
  • Best Guest Starring Role on Television
DVD
  • Best DVD Release
  • Best Special Edition DVD Release
  • Best Classic Film DVD Release
  • Best DVD Collection
  • Best Television DVD Release
  • Best Retro Television Series on DVD
Special awards
  • The George Pal Memorial Award
  • The President's Memorial Award
  • The Life Career Award
Retired awards
  • Best Foreign Film
  • Best Low-Budget Film
  • Best Home Video Release
  • Best International Series
Ceremonies
  • 1972
  • 1973
  • 1974/75
  • 1976
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1979
  • 1980
  • 1981
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • 1986
  • 1987
  • 1988
  • 1989/90
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.

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