Mighty Joe Young: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Genesis Awards | Winner Genesis Award | Feature Film |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects (Rick Baker, Hoyt Yeatman, Allen Hall, Jim Mitchell) |
| 1999 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress (Charlize Theron) |
| 1999 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Special Effects (Rick Baker, Hoyt Yeatman, Allen Hall, Jim Mitchell) |
| 1998 | International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA) | Nominee FMCJ Award | Best Original Score for an Adventure Film (James Horner) |