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#DreamWorks Animation

Forgotten Island Forgotten Island

‘Forgotten Island’s’ Strong Word Of Mouth Not Enough To Spark Second Weekend Comeback

The DreamWorks feature earned $7.2 million domestically in its second frame and has now grossed $38.5 million worldwide.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Forgotten Island Forgotten Island

DreamWorks’ Original ‘Forgotten Island’ Flops With $12.8M Opening Despite Rave Reviews And Audience Scores

The critically acclaimed animated feature earned just $20.65 million worldwide through Sunday, despite an A CinemaScore and strong audience reactions.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Forgotten Island

‘Forgotten Island’ Directors Break Down Two Sequences That Bring Jo And Raissa’s Friendship To Life (EXCLUSIVE)

Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado discuss the film’s shifting light, camera effects, and a 40-second shot that follows Raissa through Jo’s memories.

By Tara Bennett | 1 month ago

Doozie’s Doghouse

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Expands With Netflix Companion Series ‘Doozie’s Doghouse’

The seven-episode series follows Doozie and her canine friends on new adventures. It premieres globally November 9.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

DreamWorks Remote Workers Ratify First TAG Contract, Securing Wage And Benefit Parity

The unit secured wage and benefit parity in their first TAG contract, while Sony Pictures Animation’s production management workers voted to unionize.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Cocomelon Movie

First ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Trailer Previews The Franchise’s Theatrical Expansion

Universal has released the first trailer for ‘CoComelon: The Movie,’ the digital-native preschool juggernaut’s first feature-length theatrical release.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Cali Tax

Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Animated Films Claim 59% Of California’s Latest Studio Tax Credits

DreamWorks, Pixar, and Disney dominate the latest incentive round as California doubles down on keeping big-budget animation production in state.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Shrek 5

DreamWorks Confirms ‘Donkey’ Spinoff, Sets June 2028 Release

Charlie Bean directs DreamWorks’ ‘Donkey,’ with Eddie Murphy returning to star, Matt Flynn co-directing, and Rebecca Huntley producing.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Forgotten Island

DreamWorks Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Filipino-Inspired Fantasy ‘Forgotten Island’ In Annecy Preview

New footage, Filipino folklore, anime-inspired sequences, and Jennifer Hudson’s villain highlight DreamWorks’ Annecy showcase.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Shrek 5 Trailer

DreamWorks First First ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Takes Us Back To Far Far Away

DreamWorks’ latest return to the Shrek universe introduces new faces to the studio’s flagship franchise 25 years after its debut.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Cali Tax Credits

‘Simpsons Movie 2,’ ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Project Among First Animated Features To Land California Tax Credits

After ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ spinoffs broke the TV animation barrier, a trio of studio features will now similarly benefit.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Forgotten Island

DreamWorks Drops Trailer For Filipino Folklore Fantasy ‘Forgotten Island’ From The Directors Of ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’

Two best friends stumble into a sprawling, myth-inspired world where getting home will test their lifelong bond along the way.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

TAG Trio 2026

DreamWorks Remote Workers, Netflix Animation Production Staff, And ‘Ted’ Crew Vote To Unionize

Three late-December NLRB votes extended union coverage to remote and production workers, reflecting a widening of worker protections across the industry.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

Cocomelon

‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Gets 2027 Release Date

Universal and Moonbug will bring JJ and friends to theaters in ‘CoComelon: The Movie,’ a new CG-animated adventure hitting screens in February 2027.

By Jamie Lang | 12 months ago

Wednesdays With Gramps

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Wednesdays With Gramps’ Directors Chris And Justin Copeland (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

‘Wednesdays with Gramps,’ is a vibrant DreamWorks short that celebrates gaming, family bonds, and finding connection across generations.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

The Bad Guys Breaking In

DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys’ Head To Streaming With New Netflix Series ‘Breaking In’

DreamWorks expands its hit franchise with ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In,’ a six-episode Netflix prequel series exploring the crew’s early heist days.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

Big Screen, Bigger Sparkle: How DreamWorks Animation Gave ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ A Cinematic Makeover

Discover how DreamWorks reimagined ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ with richer textures, tactile details, smart scaling, and feature-level animation.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

The Bad Guys 2

DreamWorks Animation Production And Remote Workers Reach Union Milestones

Production workers overwhelmingly voted in favor of ratifying their new union contract, while 75 remote workers on L.A.-based projects have unionized with TAG.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

How to Train Your Dragon

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Passes $623.5M Worldwide, Now The Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Film

Universal’s live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake soars to $623.5M worldwide, surpassing all previous entries in the beloved series.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

The Bad Guys 2

‘Living Between 2D And 3D’: How ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Pushed Its Hybrid Animation Further

DreamWorks animators reveal how ‘The Bad Guys 2’ amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.

By Carlos Aguilar | 1 year ago

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