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Children’s Fantasy Book Saga ‘Warrior Cats’ Heads to Television in Animated Series on Disney Platforms

June 27, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2028 on Disney Channel and Disney+

The long-running children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats is being adapted into an animated TV series, with A.C. Bradley (Trollhunters) serving as showrunner and Rodrigo Blaas (Star Wars: Visions) directing.

The Warrior Cats series has sold over 90 million books and has been translated into 38 languages. It’s written by a group of authors under the Erin Hunter pseudonym.

The animated series will follow the core story of the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin.

The Warrior Cats franchise boasts 50 million monthly views across user-generated content on YouTube, nearly 3 billion total views on TikTok, and more than 735 million plays for the Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition game on Roblox.

Concept Art for Pixar’s ‘Loving Dory’ Short from the World of ‘Finding Nemo’

June 27, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD (Screening with Gatto in March, 2027 is a possibility).

Synopsis: Dory confuses a plastic bag for a gentle jellyfish and is moved by its curious nature. She falls head-over-fins in love, but it doesn’t take long for her new romantic entanglement to escalate from a little clingy to outright toxic — and in desperate need of intervention.

Directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj (Win or Lose, Borrowed Time).

Original Score by Nami Melumad (Dream Productions).

Ellen DeGeneres returns as Dory.

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Scratch’ Animated Short to Screen Before ‘Hexed’ in Theaters

June 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Stitch may have finally met his match in Scratch, a mischievous and mysterious cat who Lilo introduces as the newest member of their ‘ohana.

While Lilo runs off to do some errands, Stitch is left in charge of this chaotic creature who leaves a wake of destruction in its path.

The short combines hand-drawn and CG animation, along with watercolor backgrounds.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce.

Voice cast:
Chris Sanders as Stitch
Maia Kealoha as Lilo

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‘King of the Hill’ Season 15 Trailer and Release Date: 10 New Episodes Come to Hulu

June 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: July 20, 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers

Synopsis: Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails. Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as showrunner Saladin Patterson.

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‘Fool Night’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed: Kasumi Yasuda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Transfloration — a technology that implants seeds into the bodies of those near death, transforming them into plants. It is the desperate measure humanity has chosen to ensure its survival.

In a distant future where thick clouds cover the sky, trapping Earth in constant winter and night, most of the planet’s vegetation has withered away. Facing a serious oxygen shortage, humanity has built a society that relies on the meager amount of oxygen provided by Transfloration.

A young man, Toshiro Kamiya, lives in poverty and works hard to pay taxes, cover living expenses, and afford medication for his mentally ill mother. However, the cruel reality around him gradually eats away at his hope.

In this dark world full of despair, he chooses the path of the “Spiriflor” — the plants that humans transform into. Should he continue living as a human being, or cast off his suffering and start a new life as a plant?

Directed by Atsushi Yukawa.

Written by Jin Tanaka.

Based on the manga by Kasumi Yasuda.

Music by Tatsuya Kato.

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Spin-Off ‘Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline’ Coming to HBO Max

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen as they journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.

After the success of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Adam Muto will continue to serve as showrunner and executive producer.

“Continuing in the spirit of Fionna and Cake, I’m excited that the next Adventure Time series will feature two more of my favorite characters: Bubblegum & Marceline. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to revisit old friends and build onto the world of Adventure Time,” said Muto.

‘In Waves’ First Look and Release Date: A Skater Falls in Love with a Surfer in Netflix’s New Animated Film

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: December 11, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach.

But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.

Written by Fanny Burdino and Samuel Doux.

Based on the graphic novel by AJ Dungo.

Voice cast:
Will Sharpe as AJ
Stephanie Hsu as Kristen

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‘Ghostbusters: Night Shift’ First Look, Release Date and Synopsis: Animated Series Produced by Jason Reitman Heads to Netflix in 2027

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: New York City, 1994 — Five years after the Ghostbusters took the Statue of Liberty for a walk, a new wave of supernatural terror hits the Big Apple, forcing a group of scrappy, young New Yorkers — untrained, underappreciated, and kinda sorta responsible for the problem — to put on proton packs, face their fears, and bust some ghosts.

Executive Producers:
Jason Reitman
Dan Aykroyd
Ben Hibon
Elliott Kalan
Gil Kenan
Amie Karp

‘Beat & Motion’ Trailer: An Artist and Musician Pursue Their Creative Dreams in Coming-of-Age Anime

June 24, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Beat & Motion is a coming-of-age story about music, animation, and the coming together of creative dreams between Tatsuhiko, a young man who has lost sight of his dream, and Nico, an indie musician who refuses to give up on hers.

Though they clash, the two unlock each other’s talent and begin moving toward a creative vision neither could reach alone.

Directed by Yuki Komada.

Based on the manga by Naoki Fujita.

Voice cast:
Shuichiro Umeda as Tatsuhiko Hirayama
Aya Gomazuru as Nico Kashiwagi

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‘Jimoto Saiko!’ Teaser Trailer: Manga That Went Viral on Social Media Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 23, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Jimoto Saiko! follows Chanel-chan and her friends as they navigate life in the hometown they proudly call the “absolute best” — no matter what madness unfolds around them.

Directed by Tokio Igarashi.

Written by Ryo Takada.

Statement from manga creator usagi:
“I am absolutely thrilled that the manga I just started randomly putting out there, calling it a ‘serialization’ on my own whim, is actually being turned into an anime!

“During the run, when I went bankrupt, my editor lent me a million yen out of their own pocket, and when things got seriously messed up, everyone around me supported me. That’s the only reason I was able to keep going.

“Thank you so much! At first, my only goal was just to make enough to eat, but now, I draw this manga with a certain hope in mind. I don’t know what the future holds, but with that hope in my heart, I want to see Jimoto Saiko! through to its final chapter!

“To everyone who has ever read even a single page of it, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am so, so excited for the anime!”

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Short Film Spotlight: Skel

June 22, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: On the outskirts of an isolated, weathered city, soldiers set off to fight. Magnus, the king’s right-hand man, is torn between his duty as a general and saving his daughter.

Directed by:
Elsa Baillehaiche
Marie Guérin du Grandlaunay
Titouan Hélias
Kimberley Hubert
Antonin Lemaître
Benoît Perrigot
Tiphaine Toisoul
Ion-Teodor Vilceanu

Music by Mathis Coopman.

Sound by José Vicente, Yoann Poncet and Baptiste Leblanc.

Voice cast:
Arianne Aggiage as Sélène
Serge Faliu as The King
Michel Élias as Magnus
José Vicente as Capitaine

‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 3 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Manga Returns

June 21, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of the Tendo Dojo are promised to each other by their parents. But Ranma has a very peculiar problem…

Ever since he fell into the Jusenkyo hot springs while training in China, his body has acquired a special characteristic when it gets wet: in cold water, he transforms into a girl, and in hot water, he returns to his male form.

Directed by Konosuke Uda.

Written by Kimiko Ueno.

Music by Kaoru Wada.

Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

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Children’s Book ‘Little Santa’ Comes to Life in Animated Feature Film from Apple

June 20, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Little Santa follows young Santa Claus on a trek through the North Pole, meeting and inspiring the offbeat friends who will create Christmas and remind the world to believe.

Directed by Peter Baynton (The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland).

Written by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4).

Based on the book by Jon Agee.

Original songs by Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords).

Apple has not announced whether the film will receive a theatrical run before streaming on Apple TV.

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

June 19, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: July 29, 2026

Season 4 synopsis: The final season finds the Proud family at a life-changing turning point; Penny Proud is pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity.

A Proud Family Wizmas, a stop-motion holiday special with six original songs by Kurt Farquhar, will premiere later this year.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

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