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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Gets First Full Trailer

Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures debut the first trailer for their upcoming sequel to 2023’s $1.3 billion dollar blockbuster.

Nintendo Unveils ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Title And Teaser For Illumination’s Blockbuster Sequel

Nintendo announces ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ title for Illumination’s sequel to the $1.36B hit, with a first teaser and April 2026 release date.

Illumination’s Next Billion-Dollar Franchise? The ‘Despicable Me’ And ‘Mario’ Studio Teams With Mattel On An Animated Barbie Feature

Illumination and Mattel team up for Barbie’s first animated theatrical film, aiming to build on the success of the 2023 live-action hit.

Netflix’s Most Viewed Animation In Second Half Of 2024 Was A Short Film

In the last half of 2024, ‘Arcane’ was the streamer’s most-watched animated series and Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’ was the most-viewed animated film.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is The Inspiration For A New Illumination Short Film

The new animated short will debut on Netflix tomorrow.

‘Coraline’ Re-Release Continues A Stunning Box Office Run

Globally, the ‘Coraline’ re-release has earned a hefty $37.7 million.

The Top Two Global Films Last Weekend Were Both Animated

Animated features remain the top story at this year’s theatrical box office.

‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Hated It, Not That It Matters

If ever a franchise was critic-proof, it might be ‘Despicable Me.’

Why Are Minions So Popular? We Asked ‘Despicable Me 4’ Director Chris Renaud

Renaud also explained the role of the new Mega-Minions.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Passes $100 Million Domestic Milestone During Its Second Weekend In Theaters

The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was ‘Mario,’ also distributed by Universal.

Nintendo And Illumination Are Working On A Second ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie

Very few details were included in the announcement, but the film is dated to hit U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026.

‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Our First Look At The Return Of Animation’s Most Lucrative Box Office Franchise

Universal will bring ‘Despicable Me’ back to theaters on July 3.

After A Slow Start, ‘Migration’ Soars To Impressive Holiday Week Comeback

A strong run for ‘Migration’ is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office.

‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids

Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.

Why ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner Nearly Turned Down Illumination’s Offer To Direct, And What Changed His Mind

The director joined us to discuss why animals make the best protagonists and the importance of a good score.

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Original Animation Box Office Struggles, Shifting Audience Tendencies, And Keeping Budgets Down

Meledandri says if established studios tried cutting budgets to Illumination levels, it would be disruptive to their artistic culture.

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