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Paramount Significantly Delays Two Of Its Animated Features
‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2’ have both been pushed back.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
9 New Animated Features That Caught Our Eye At The Cannes Film Market
Dozens of animated features are being presented at the Cannes Film Market this week. Here are some of the ones that caught our attention.
Dreamworks Animation To Produce ‘Cocomelon’ Theatrical Feature
The children’s film will be released by Universal Pictures in 2027.
‘Black Butterflies’ Takes Top Feature Prize At 8th Edition Of Quirino Awards
The Brazilian Cartoon Network series ‘Jorel’s Brother’ won for best series.
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Is Heading To Cannes In A Bid To Become An International Hit
The film will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market next week.
GKIDS To Release ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Feature In The U.S. Beginning July 16
‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie’ is the first new release from the franchise since the end of the series’ second season.
Goodfellas Animation Will Handle Sales On Andy Serkis’s Feature Animation Directorial Debut ‘Animal Farm’
The 96-minute film will be introduced next week to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, and will premiere at the Annecy animation festival next month.
Aardman To Release Third Shaun The Sheep Feature In 2026
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is described as a “light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure.”
Report: Half Of Hollywood’s Top 10 Most Profitable Films Last Year Were Animated
‘Inside Out 2,’ the most profitable film of 2024, netted Disney $650 million.
Julian Glander’s Indie Feature ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ Scores Theatrical Release In August
The film’s North American distribution rights have been acquired by Cartuna and Irony Point.
Anime Is Now A ‘National Security Threat,’ According To Trump
Trump wants a 100% tariff on all films “produced in foreign lands” but no one in Hollywood knows what he means.
Three Animated Features Are Premiering At Cannes. Could One Of Them Be The Next ‘Flow’?
There’s a good reason to pay close attention to these three animated films premiering at Cannes.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Coming To U.S. Theaters In December 2025
Telling the story of a princess who can transcend time and space, ‘Scarlet’ is Hosoda’s first film since 2021’s ‘Belle.’
Netflix Debuts Teaser For ‘Lost In Starlight,’ Its First Korean Original Animated Film
The movie will debut May 30 on the streaming service.
Netflix To Release ‘KPOP Demon Hunters’ On June 20
‘KPOP’ is the first film from Sony Pictures Animation since 2023’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’
Annecy Selects 21 Animated Features For Competition Lineups
The Annecy Festival’s artistic director provides commentary on why each feature film was selected for competition.
Netflix Announces Annecy Festival Line-Up Including World Premiere Of ‘Fixed’
The streamer will also offer previews of the feature ‘In Your Dreams,’ a new series from the creator of ‘BoJack Horseman,’ and a first-look at the ‘Stranger Things’ animated spinoff.
GKIDS To Co-Produce And Distribute ‘100 Meters,’ New Film From ‘On-Gaku: Our Sound’ Director
“I feel that this film, which depicts men obsessed with running faster than anyone else, could be a work that resonates with audiences around the world,” says director Kenji Iwaisawa.
‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Directors: “We Wanted To Make Something For All The ‘Little Gay Nerds’ Out There”
Australian directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese made their Berlin-premiering feature film for just $600,000.
2025 Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes 3 Animated Features
The festival will take place June 4-15 in New York City.
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