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Feature Film

From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.

Another World Another World

‘Another World,’ Hong Kong’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever, Is Heading To The U.S. This Summer

Tommy Ng Kai Chung’s debut feature follows a spirit guide who must save a young girl’s soul from unleashing destruction on two worlds.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

Disney Oscar Presentations Disney Oscar Presentations

Oscars Set New VFX, AI Rules For Next Year’s 99th Ceremony

Voters must watch the VFX Bake-Off reels, animated features get a Nov. 12 deadline, and the Academy reserves the right to question AI use.

By Jamie Lang | 5 days ago

Swapped

Nathan Greno Told John Lasseter He Wanted To ‘Blow Up’ His Own Movie, And Built ‘Swapped’ From the Debris (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

After two years of development, the director realized his teen superhero story had become a Frankenstein. So he pitched cutting humans entirely.

By Tara Bennett | 5 days ago

Cannes 2026

(Almost) All The Animation Heading To Cannes 2026

A Pixar alum’s 2D debut, an opera adaptation, a Blender simulation comedy, and a queer virus satire. The animation heading to the Croisette next week.

By Blake Simons | 5 days ago

Hoppers

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Hits $375.1M, Second Only To ‘Elemental’ Among All Post-Pandemic Hollywood Original Films

Daniel Chong’s debut feature passes ‘Sinners’ at the global box office, reinforcing animation’s strength as a driver of original theatrical hits.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Annecy 2026

Annecy Unveils 36 Titles Across Its 2026 Feature, Contrechamp, And Annecy Presents Lineups

The festival’s latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Previews Of Pixar’s ‘Gatto,’ Netflix’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Headline Annecy’s Special Events Lineup

From studio previews to auteur tributes, this year’s slate highlights animation’s evolving landscape across commercial momentum and creative ambition.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Cali Tax Credits

‘Simpsons Movie 2,’ ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Project Among First Animated Features To Land California Tax Credits

After ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ spinoffs broke the TV animation barrier, a trio of studio features will now similarly benefit.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Decorado

A Post-Traumatic Mouse Rejects Reality And His Meds In ‘Decorado’ Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Alberto Vázquez’s latest feature opens May 15 in the U.S., following a troubled mouse who suspects his world is an illusion.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Flick!

A Dead Cowboy, A Shiftless Punk, And A Hippie History Teacher Set Off A Surreal Crime Story In First Trailer for Nicolas Pegon’s ‘Flick!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

French artist Nicolas Pegon and producers Wizz and FOST unveil a stylized feature blending underground comics, punk music, and a surreal small-town mystery.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Swapped

‘Swapped’ Director Nathan Greno On How Skydance Animation Is ‘Maturing With Each Project’

The filmmaker details lessons learned at Disney, building up a new studio, and collaborating with Madrid to expand creative ownership.

By Tara Bennett | 2 weeks ago

My Friend the Sun

Blending Myth And Modern Life, Mexico’s 2D Gem ‘My Friend the Sun’ Premieres In Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE)

Ahead of its premiere, director Alejandra Pérez González discusses reshaping the film and how Fotosíntesis built its expressive 2D world.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Coyote vs Acme

The ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Trailer Is Finally Here, And It Was Worth The Wait

Warner Bros. once shelved the finished film. Now the first footage reveals a faithful Looney Tunes hybrid finally headed to theaters.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Jensei

One Artist, 18 Months: Indie Anime Flick ‘Jinsei’ Gets Trailer Ahead Of June Theatrical Release

A century-spanning story follows one character through life as a J-pop idol, an outcast, and an oracle in Ryuya Suzuki’s ambitious debut feature.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Mario Galaxy Movie

Mario Films Pass $2 Billion Worldwide As ‘Galaxy’ Holds Onto Top Spot

Universal and Illumination’s latest holds strong in weekend three, trailing the original slightly but maintaining a steady and hugely profitable run.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Viral Japanese Stop Motion, Grandmas Who Talk To Cats, Flavorless Distopias: Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase 2026

This year’s lineup mixes techniques, genres, and highlighting filmmakers and features from across Europe, Japan, and Latin America.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Quirinos 2026

Quirino Awards 2026: ‘Decorado,’ ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ And ‘Dog Alone’ Take Top Prizes

Animation honors spread across five countries, highlighting a balanced mix of Iberian and Latin American productions and emerging voices.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Solo

Cult Spanish Comic ‘Solo’ Comes To Brutal Life In Hampa Studio’s Proof-of-Concept Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Toni Mortero and producer Álvaro García discuss adapting the comic, developing its 2D-inspired look, and plans for a feature film.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Disney Updates ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Hexed,’ and ‘Ice Age: Boiling Point’ At CinemaCon

New footage, casting, and story details were shared, with Pixar’s sequel leading Disney’s animation push and a new original’s first look.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Headline

Netflix’s ‘Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory’ Gets A Sony-fied First Look And Contemporary Reset

Sony Pictures Imageworks brings its distinct visual style to Netflix’s modern-day take on Dahl’s world, directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

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