Netflix Strengthens Its Anime Push With Expanded MAPPA Partnership
Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which will be exclusively distributed by Netflix globally.
Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which will be exclusively distributed by Netflix globally.
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.
'Samuel' creator Émilie Tronche discusses the unlikely journey of her minimalist coming-of-age series ahead of its Netflix debut.
The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount's takeover attempts.
Production designer Steve Pilcher discusses the artistic decisions, collaborators, and design structure that shaped the film’s dream worlds.
Cartoon Brew writers share their top animated features, series, and shorts of 2025, highlighting indie discoveries, global hits, and TV standouts.
What if Cinderella's stepsisters were just misunderstood? That's the question at the heart of Netflix's latest animated feature announcement.
The acquisition positions Netflix to absorb a century of Warner Bros. film and animation history as industry consolidation accelerates.
The film turns on a gifted young runner who meets his first real rival, sparking a fierce mentorship, a fall from grace, and a powerful comeback on the track.
Shingo Yamashita’s debut feature blends myth and music in an electric virtual world as Studio Colorido and Netflix expand their anime partnership.
Published by Nucleus, the digital version is available now, with preorders going live on January 1 and fulfillment beginning on February 1.
Blue Ant’s purchase of Thunderbird boosts its animation footprint, adding Atomic Cartoons' extensive originals catalog and impressive studio Rolodex.
Directors Alex Woo and Erik Benson discuss the personal roots, dreamworld design, and laugh-out-loud humor behind their new Netflix feature 'In Your Dreams.'
One of Boom! Studios’ most popular comics, 'Grim' tails a new Reaper with no memory of her past who uncovers hidden forces shaping the afterlife.
The offers put WB’s vast animation catalog and its workforce in the spotlight as staff brace for a fourth major transition in a decade.
Eric Robles and the Duffer brothers bring Hawkins to life in CG animation, drawing inspiration from classic ’80s Saturday morning cartoons.
Bloomberg reports that Netflix and Sony plan a 2029 release date for their 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel reuniting the musical hit’s directors.
According to Reuters, Netflix has tapped an investment bank to explore a possible WBD bid and has been given access to the company's financial data room.
Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans will direct, with Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux writing the sequel to Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated hit.