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Netflix Is Bringing Another Animated Original To Theaters, But Only In Japan
The anime feature gets a brief big-screen showcase overseas, underscoring Netflix’s ongoing habit of treating cinemas as optional extras.
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Your Tax Dollars At Work: Senators Sidestep Antitrust Questions To Scold Netflix Over ‘Woke’ Content
Ted Sarandos defended Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal in a Senate hearing that quickly devolved from legitimate antitrust scrutiny to culture war theatrics.
Netflix Becomes Maximum-Level Patron Of Blender’s Development Fund
The streamer pledged at least €240,000/year, reinforcing Blender’s position as a professional, open-source tool for high-end animation pipelines.
Better Late Than Never? ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets A Major Toy Rollout
Mattel and Hasbro unveil expansive toy lines tied to Netflix and Sony’s animated hit in a merchandise push that arrived long after the film broke out.
New ‘JoJo,’ Period Dramas, And Steampunk Adventures: Netflix Outlines Its 2026 Anime Lineup
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
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.
The Great, Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Netflix’s Latest Viewing Data Dump, And What It Says About The Streamer’s Original Animation Film Slate
Second-half 2025 data shows which original films broke through, which struggled, and what the results may signal for Netflix’s animation strategy.
Netflix Plans 10% Increase In Content Spend As Q4 Earnings Show Continued Growth
During an earnings update on Tuesday, the company touted growth from ads, memberships, and new formats, while also addressing its Warner Bros. deal.
How ‘The Stars Aligned’ For Émilie Tronche’s ‘Samuel’ To Reach Netflix Worldwide (Exclusive Trailer)
‘Samuel’ creator Émilie Tronche discusses the unlikely journey of her minimalist coming-of-age series ahead of its Netflix debut.
Netflix Converts Warner Bros. Deal To All-Cash To Shut the Door On Paramount
The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount’s takeover attempts.
Netflix Goes On The Record, Promising A Full 45-Day Theatrical Run For Warner Bros. Films
Speaking with the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO said that if his company gets into theatrical distribution: “I want to win box office.”
All Of Sony’s Films Will Head to Netflix After Their Theatrical, Home Entertainment Windows Under New Pay-1 Deal
Under the new deal, Netflix will become the exclusive first-window streaming platform for Sony films worldwide after their theatrical and home releases.
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison Unveils Two-Part Plan To Disrupt Netflix’s Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison takes Warner Bros. Discovery to court, demanding financial disclosures on its Netflix deal as Paramount pushes its rival bid.
Netflix Renews Partnership With ACE Canada Career Advancement Program
Netflix continues its premiere partnership with ACE Canada as the animation career accelerator launches its fifth national cohort for 2026.
Golden Globes Double-Win Gives ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ The Lead In This Year’s Animated Feature Race
The double-win for Netflix and Sony’s animated hit gives the musical feature major momentum in the race for this year’s Oscars.
WBD Rejects Yet Another Paramount Skydance Takeover Attempt
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, despite new guarantees from backer Larry Ellison, reaffirming its Netflix deal.
The Art Of ‘In Your Dreams’ Portfolio: Tracing The Visual Development Of Netflix’s Family Gem (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Steve Pilcher discusses the artistic decisions, collaborators, and design structure that shaped the film’s dream worlds.
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.
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Offer
The WBD board warns shareholders Paramount’s offer is too risky, citing uncertain financing and long-term concerns as the takeover fight continues.
Paramount Launches $108.4 Billion Hostile Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery
The surprise bid disrupts Netflix’s near-finished deal and ignites a new battle over control, financing, and the future of major Hollywood assets.