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With ‘Minions & Monsters’ And ‘Toy Story 5,’ Animation Claims Top Two Spots At The Global Box Office

‘Minions & Monsters’ launches with a $121.4M worldwide total as ‘Toy Story 5 pushes past $764M, giving animation a rare one-two finish.

Illumination’s Next Original Feature ‘Not Alone’ Gets First Teaser

The first teaser arrives for Illumination’s original feature, directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val.

Our Annecy 2026 Studio Report Card: The Winners, Losers, And How One Company Actually Did More Harm Than Good

From Netflix and Warner Bros. to DreamWorks and Paramount, we break down which studios impressed, disappointed, and surprised in France.

Pierre Coffin And Chris Meledandri On ‘Minions,’ Auteur Ambitions, And Illumination’s French Roots

Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri on how Minions and Monsters reflects Illumination’s shift toward creator-driven risk-taking and its French roots.

Illumination Is ‘Going Back To Originality’ Says CEO Meledandri, With New Feature ‘Not Alone’

Directed by Illumination veterans Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val, the film showcases the studio’s in-house talent.

Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’

Chris Meledandri praised Annecy’s role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro’s not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.

Bowser’s Billions: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Crosses $1 Billion At Global Box Office

The animated sequel becomes 2026’s first billion-dollar release, animated or otherwise, extending Mario’s reign as a theatrical powerhouse.

Annecy Rekindles Illumination Relationship, Making ‘Minions & Monsters’ Its Opening Film

Illumination returns to the French fest, reminding of its Paris studio roots and long-standing pipeline since the days of Mac Guff.

Mario Films Pass $2 Billion Worldwide As ‘Galaxy’ Holds Onto Top Spot

Universal and Illumination’s latest holds strong in weekend three, trailing the original slightly but maintaining a steady and hugely profitable run.

Box Office: ‘Mario’ Stays On Top, ‘Detective Conan’ Opens Huge, ‘Hoppers’ Holds Strong In Global Top Five

‘Detective Conan’ opened big in Japan with $26 million, landing third at the global box office despite the single-territory release.

‘Mario Galaxy’ Posts Super $372.5 Million Opening, Just Shy Of Original Film’s Benchmark

Universal and Illumination’s Mario sequel takes off with a $372 million global debut, while ‘Hoppers’ and ‘GOAT’ progressed in their runs.

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Blasts Off With 2026’s Biggest Opening Day

Pulling in $34.5, Illumination and Nintendo’s sequel now boasts the record for an April Wednesday debut and eyes a stellar $350 million global five-day opening.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Set For Out-Of-This-World $350M Opening

Mario returns with huge expectations as ‘Galaxy’ tracks for $160M domestic and $350M global opening in a strong Easter launch window.

Upcoming Animated Movies Calendar: A Look At 2026 Feature Animation Releases

A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.

‘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.

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