Sony Pictures Animation Archives

‘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.

Gonna Be, Gonna Be Golden Arches: McDonald’s Goes KPop With Grown-Up Happy Meals

The collaboration turns Netflix’s hit into an interactive brand play, highlighting how fandom-driven storytelling fuels a growing franchise footprint.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Land $10M Deal After The Film’s Breakout Success

A lack of early sequel terms with Netflix gave Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans unprecedented leverage to secure major paydays and rare backend compensation.

Box Office: ‘Hoppers’ Holds Strong As ‘GOAT’ Nears $100M And ‘Pout-Pout’ Flops Like A Fish

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ is outpacing all other post-Covid Hollywood animated originals, but a Mario-shaped cloud looms over the horizon.

Oscars 2026 Recap: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scores Twice, Rocks The House; NFB Does It Again; Cursed Conan; And ‘Avatar’ Wins VFX

A breakout musical claims two trophies, Canada’s animation legacy grows, and a tech-driven blockbuster closes the night with VFX glory.

Netflix Officially Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel

This one was easy to see coming. Netflix has now officially announced the greenlight, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct.

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Jumps To No. 1 With $46M Domestic, $88M Global Debut

‘GOAT’ adds $6.6M in its run, ‘Demon Slayer’ re-rerelease earns $1.3M, and ‘Zootopia 2’ adds $800,000 domestic as animated films fill the weekend chart.

Watch: How Sony Designed ‘KPDH’s’ Rumi And Reimagined CG Facial Animation (EXCLUSIVE)

New behind-the-scenes videos break down how ‘KPDH’ designed Rumi, pushed stylized facial animation, built its VFX, and recreated Seoul.

‘GOAT’ Dunks On The Competition At The Weekend Box Office

‘GOAT’ scored $17 million in its second weekend, hitting $58M domestic and $102M worldwide, a strong showing for an original animated release.

Animated ‘Venom’ Feature In The Works At Sony

Sony will put Marvel’s long-running anti-hero into a feature animation lead role for the first time with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein directing.

‘How Do You Turn A Weakness Into A Strength?’: ‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay On The Meta Message Behind Sony’s Hit Underdog Story

Dillihay explains how broadcast grammar, shot selection, and pacing helped Sony’s animated feature capture the stakes of elite-level play and find its audience.

New ‘GOAT’ Short ‘Roarball Roundup’ Launches Alongside Classroom Mental Health Curriculum From Kevin Love Fund

Sony Pictures Animation debuts an in-universe short tied to a free classroom curriculum focused on emotional resilience and mental wellness.

Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Was A Box Office Slam Dunk Over Its Opening Weekend

The Sony Pictures Animation release debuts above projections, showing family audiences still turn out for well-marketed, non-franchise theatrical films.

Sony Shelves Original Thai-Inspired Film From ‘Amphibia’ And ‘Steven Universe’ Creators

After two years in development, Sony has pulled the plug on the culturally rooted animated feature, calling it “not commercial enough.”

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.

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.

‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ Confirmed By Keegan-Michael Key, Who Praises Voice Acting As A ‘Sacred Connection To The Drawings’

At the Golden Globes, the Murray the Mummy voice actor let slip that he’ll soon head into the booth to start recording for the franchise’s fifth installment.

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