Animation Dominates 2025 Streaming: ‘Bluey’ Repeats As Nielsen’s Most-Watched Title
'Bluey' was the year's most watched anything, 'KPop Demon Hunters' took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
'Bluey' was the year's most watched anything, 'KPop Demon Hunters' took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
Second-half 2025 data shows which original films broke through, which struggled, and what the results may signal for Netflix’s animation strategy.
During an earnings update on Tuesday, the company touted growth from ads, memberships, and new formats, while also addressing its Warner Bros. deal.
Fathom Entertainment, behind lucrative 'Coraline' and 'ParaNorman' re-releases, will handle U.S. distribution, with FilmNation selling internationally.
The film hits theaters Friday. We spoke to director and Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman about the rare North American indie, and why it's not the studio's last.
Director Arturo Hernandez details how Out of the Nest nearly collapsed mid-production and the global effort that led to its eventual completion.
Pederson, credited as special photographic effects supervisor on '2001: A Space Odyssey,' leaves an incredible legacy of animation and FX work.
Isamu Imamake discusses character design, depictions of Hell and Shambhala, and blending hand-drawn and CG animation in his latest feature.
Director Haruo Sotozaki and DP Yûichi Terao discuss global success, creative pressure, fandom expectations, and shaping the franchise's final chapter.
From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.
Jeff Kinney explores the challenges and rewards of translating 'Wimpy Kid' into CG and why animation continues to expand the franchise’s creative frontiers.
Director Julian Glander unpacks the visual design, storytelling choices, and Blender DIY animation methods behind a defining scene in 'Boys Go to Jupiter.'
Veteran animator Liane-Cho Han launches his next 2D project, an animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s classic saga 'Earth’s Children.'
Director Phil Johnston turns Roald Dahl’s nastiest couple into a darkly funny, grotesque, and heartfelt animated adventure for Netflix.
Discover how DreamWorks reimagined 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' with richer textures, tactile details, smart scaling, and feature-level animation.
At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind 'Arco,' while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.
Netflix drops a global sing-along version of its hit film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' one day after topping the North American box office.
Aardman and TikTok launch a contest for Shaun the Sheep fans, with one winner set to be immortalized in clay as a character in 'The Beast of Mossy Bottom.'
The Avatar franchise has long been driven by animation, with Cameron’s new anthology plans set to explore Pandora through new narratives.
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.