Animation Boom Fuels China’s 2025 Box Office Boom
China’s box office surged 22% in 2025, led by record-breaking animated hits like 'Ne Zha 2,' 'Zootopia 2,' and 'Nobody.'
China’s box office surged 22% in 2025, led by record-breaking animated hits like 'Ne Zha 2,' 'Zootopia 2,' and 'Nobody.'
Cartoon Movie, the leading animated feature pitching event in Europe, is taking place in France this week.
China became the biggest market for Hayao Miyazaki's new film after just 5 days of release.
Two of the film's artists are sharing early designs for several of the film's main characters, including Monkey, Lin, and the Dragon King.
While not on the same level as Shinkai's modern classic 'Your Name,' critics agree that 'Suzume' is a fantastic film.
U.K. export 'The Amazing Maurice' failed to make much of an impact with its North American debut.
The second season of "The Legend of Hanuman" is currently the most watched streaming series on India's paid VOD services.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Appelhans explains why he ended up making the feature in China, rather than through the U.S. studio system, and reflects on what it means to be an American telling a story rooted in Chinese culture.
Meanwhile, Studio Ghibli's "Earwig and the Witch" took $132,768 in five days in North America, and "The Croods: A New Age" remains one of the top releases in the U.S.
Pixar's latest almost tripled its debut in its second weekend, grossing $13.7 million.
The sequel earned 72% less in its opening weekend than the original "Angry Birds" movie.
This is one of the most significant financial deals for an independent Western tv animation studio in recent memory.
Animation is setting the Chinese box office on fire!
DreamWorks opens the 2016 animal cartoon slugfest with a global hit.
The film is about two guardian spirits trying to prove their relevance in modern China.
"The Autobots" was a flop with Chinese audiences, but Disney lawyers are watching it closely.
The festival’s latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.
The sale erases WildBrain’s debt and shifts focus to scaling wholly owned franchises, digital platforms, and long-term margin growth.
Isamu Imamake discusses character design, depictions of Hell and Shambhala, and blending hand-drawn and CG animation in his latest feature.
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.