Directed and animated by Jeff Scher.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ previously unreleased “Never Be You” appears on Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition).
“Never Be You” was first recorded by Maria McKee for the 1984 film Streets of Fire, directed by Walter Hill. In 1985, Rosanne Cash’s rendition became a #1 country hit.
Release date: July, 2025 on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Series synopsis: Dan Da Dan follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek.
The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them — Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.
To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted.
In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities.
Release date: May 23, 2025.
Synopsis: Lilo & Stitch is the funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On). Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright.
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company have announced that a Bluey feature film will premiere in theaters worldwide in 2027, followed by a Disney+ release — likely three to four months later. It will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia.
Written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm, the film will continue the heartwarming adventures of Bluey, her parents Bandit and Chilli and her little sister Bingo.
Brumm said: “I really enjoyed the experience of working with a longer format on ‘The Sign’ in [season] 3, so going even further with a feature film feels like a natural extension of that. I’ve always thought Bluey deserved a theatrical movie. I want this to be an experiential event for the whole family to enjoy together.”
Release date: January 28, 2025.
Synopsis: After a little eagle named Goldbeak loses his parents, a kindhearted family of chickens adopts him as one of their own.
Struggling to fit in — and to fly — the high-spirited young bird soon realizes that there is a great big world out there, and he must spread his wings if he is going to reach his full potential.
Joined by his courageous sister, Ratchet, Goldbeak sets out on an adventure to Avian City, soaring to new heights with the discovery that family is worth fighting for.
Release date: 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Synopsis: The action-adventure series follows Leo, an ordinary 12-year-old boy with an extraordinary talent and a huge problem.
The once-thriving world of Iko is in tatters at the mercy of the Giants who rule the 10 realms. Only one hero can save them… and he’s the size of a flea.
Young Leo is plucked from another world to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have kept the 10 realms under their control.
Developed by Guy Toubes (Transformers: Robots in Disguise) and Dan Creteur (Miraculous).
A trailer will be released at a later date.
Arlo is a Los Angeles power pop band comprised of Nate Greely (guitar, vocals), Sean Spillane (guitar, vocals), Shmed (bass, vocals) and Tom Sanford (drums).
The music video was produced by Meat Dept., a production company based in France.
Release date: Spring, 2025.
Synopsis: Rome is desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul and the home of Asterix and Obelix.
The secret to the Gauls’ battle superiority is a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome.
Created by Alain Chabat. Based on the original work by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
Sweet Like Lemons is a visual reflection on getting out of a harmful relationship and moving on — closing a chapter without first getting closure.
Written and directed by Jenny Jokela.
Music by Sarah Playford.
Sound design by Adam Woodhams.
Additional writing by Celia Hillo.
Release date: February 28, 2025.
Synopsis: Porky Pig and Daffy Duck turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot.
Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)… that is if they don’t drive each other crazy in the process.
Directed by Peter Browngardt (Uncle Grandpa).
Written by Kevin Costello (Tom & Jerry), Alex Kirwan (Looney Tunes Cartoons) and Peter Browngardt.
Release date: January 26, 2025 on Netflix.
Season 1 synopsis: Percival lives with his grandfather in a remote area called “the Finger of God” — but the world would not allow this peace to last. An encounter with a mysterious knight changes Percival’s destiny and reveals a startling secret, causing him to set out on an endless journey.
Season 2 synopsis: After the harrowing battle with Mela-Galland, the Four Knights set forth to find a way into Camelot — but the path is rife with danger and adventure!
Based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki.
Directed by Maki Odaira.
Written by Shigeru Murakoshi.
Character designs by Yoichi Takada.
Music by Kohta Yamamoto.
Release date: February 2, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max.
Synopsis: Common Side Effects follows Marshall and Frances, two former high school lab partners who share a secret: Marshall has discovered the world’s greatest medicine, a mushroom that can heal almost anything.
But getting it out into the world won’t be easy — the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all conspiring to stop them.
Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!).
Executive produced by Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office).
Release date: January 16, 2025 on Max.
Synopsis: Harley and Ivy find themselves in Metropolis — the home of Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet.
Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all fingers point to Lex Luthor, Lena Luthor and Brainiac.
But fear not, Harley and Ivy’s misfit pals will have their backs on this wild adventure in Superman’s backyard.
Developed by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey, who also serves as showrunner.
Release date: December 17, 2024 on Disney+.
Episode title: O C’mon All Ye Faithful.
Synopsis: Famed British mentalist, Derren Brown, comes to Springfield and uses psychological tricks and showmanship to raise the town’s Christmas spirit.
When Homer gets hypnotized and mistakenly believes he is Santa Claus, it sets off a cheery chain-reaction and causes everyone to question what they believe and to explore the meaning of “miracle.”
Release date: January 16, 2024 on Netflix.
Season 2 synopsis: Now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time.
Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.
Series synopsis: In a remote part of western France — at the height of the French Revolution — the counter-revolutionary aristocracy has forged an alliance with a terrifying Vampire Messiah, who promises to “eat the sun” and unleash an army of vampires and nightcreatures to crush the revolution and enslave humanity.
Annette, a sorceress from the Caribbean, seeks out Richter Belmont, last descendant of the long-fabled family of vampire hunters, to lead the resistance.
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