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‘Frankenstein Meets Monsters, Inc.’: ‘Stitch Head’ Gets October U.S. Theatrical Release Date
Briarcliff brings Annecy Presents player ‘Stitch Head’ to U.S. theaters Oct. 29. A spooky, funny animated tale just in time for Halloween.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trilogy, Short Film, And More In The Works: Explaining The Data Behind Netflix’s Biggest-Ever Animated Hit
Netflix is discussing a ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ trilogy and short after it becomes its most-watched animated original, fueled by viral fan momentum.
The Brothers Quay’s Long-Awaited Feature Return, ‘Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass,’ Gets August 29 U.S. Theatrical Release Date
The Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return feature, ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass,’ premieres August 29 at Film Forum.
Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Trailer Unleashes Stylized Chaos In A Full-Contact Animal Sports Comedy
Sony debuts the first trailer for ‘GOAT,’ a high-energy animated sports comedy about a small goat chasing big dreams in the fierce world of roarball.
Judy And Nick Return In ‘Zootopia 2’ Trailer, But Their Partnership Is On Thin Ice
Disney drops a new trailer for ‘Zootopia 2,’ reuniting Judy and Nick as their partnership is tested by a new case and a venomous new character.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.
Eddie Murphy Reveals DreamWorks Is Working On A Donkey Movie: ‘We Start In September’
Eddie Murphy confirms a Donkey spinoff is coming from DreamWorks, with production starting in September and a solo story featuring his half-dragon family.
James Cameron Wants To Make An Animated Anthology Series Based On His Animated ‘Avatar’ Films
The Avatar franchise has long been driven by animation, with Cameron’s new anthology plans set to explore Pandora through new narratives.
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Finally Gets A Theatrical Release Date, But It’s Gonna Be A While
After being shelved by Warner Bros., ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is finally hitting theaters in 2026, thanks to fan support and a new distributor, Ketchup Entertainment.
Gundam Films Get Theatrical: ‘Endless Waltz,’ ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans,’ And ‘Hathaway’ Heading To Cinemas
At its SDCC panel, Bandai Namco revealed theatrical releases, manga, and commemorative content spanning multiple Gundam franchises.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Co-Creator Chris Sanders Returns To Write Disney’s Live-Action Sequel
Disney brings back franchise co-creator Chris Sanders to write the live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch 2,’ following the billion-dollar success of the 2025 remake.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Isn’t Holding Strong, It’s Getting Bigger: The First Netflix Film Ever To Hit A Viewing Peak In Its Fifth Week
Defying streaming norms, Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is gaining steam weeks after release, topping charts globally with its music, animation, and fandom power.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ To Screen At Venice And Toronto, Marking Prestigious Festival Double
Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ will screen at Venice and Toronto ahead of its North American release on December 12.
A24 Unleashes ‘Ne Zha 2’ Trailer As Chinese Box Office Titan Eyes Western Success
A24 debuts ‘Ne Zha 2’s’ English trailer; the record-breaking Chinese animated epic hits theaters in the US, Canada, and beyond on August 22.
‘The Treasure Of Barracuda,’ A 2D, Hand-Drawn Indie Pirate Adventure, Drops Its First English-Language Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
The colorful kids and family feature will debut on September 26 in Spain, with international sales to be announced later.
‘Demon Slayer’ Made More In Japan Over Its Opening Weekend Than ‘Smurfs’ Managed From 59 Territories
Demon Slayer’s ‘Infinity Castle’ opened with $39.7M in Japan, crushing the ‘Smurfs’ reboot’s $36M global debut.
Kawaii-Spoofing Cyberpunk Cat-Noir Sequel ‘Tamala 2030’ Acquired For U.S. Theatrical By Deaf Crocodile And Cartuna
‘Tamala 2023: A Punk Cat in Dark’ blends kawaii culture with sci-fi surrealism. Distributed in North America by Deaf Crocodile and Cartuna.
Illumination’s Next Billion-Dollar Franchise? The ‘Despicable Me’ And ‘Mario’ Studio Teams With Mattel On An Animated Barbie Feature
Illumination and Mattel team up for Barbie’s first animated theatrical film, aiming to build on the success of the 2023 live-action hit.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’ Gets R-Rated Trailer Ahead Of Its August 13 Netflix Release
After going through distribution hell, the film will finally get in front of global audiences on August 13.
‘This Is Like ‘Avatar’’: Disney Drops A Self-Aware First Trailer For Pixar’s Next Original Feature, ‘Hoppers’
‘Hoppers,’ written and directed by ‘We Bare Bears’ creator Daniel Chong, will hit theaters on March 6, 2026.
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