Synopsis: After buying a second-hand iPhone, a man discovers it’s filled with notes and doodles that reveal a disturbing portrait of its former owner. A secret tragedy unlocks.
A short film by Trim Lamba.
Synopsis: GodDamn is an adorably naive sock exploring the world and trying to navigate where he fits into a society that wasn’t made for him.
Written, directed & animated by Lulu Mckown.
Starring Jonna-Lynn Alonso as GodDamn.
Music by Etia Farmiga.
Sound Mix by Daniel Eaton.
Synopsis: GodDamn is an adorably naive sock exploring the world and trying to navigate where he fits into a society that wasn’t made for him.
Written, directed & animated by Lulu Mckown.
Starring Jonna-Lynn Alonso as GodDamn.
Music by Etia Farmiga.
Sound Mix by Daniel Eaton.
Original German title: Vom Duft der roten Beete und den Menschen, die ewig leben
Synopsis: A scientist discovers the key to immortality: the scent of beetroot. Through its excessive use, an impenetrable magenta atmosphere soon envelops the entire planet. Immortality spreads like a virus: death is not only avoidable, but impossible.
Directed by Maren Wiese and Petra Stipetic.
Music by Thomas Höhl.
Sound Design & Mix by Christian Wittmoser.
Voice cast:
Moritz Kienemann as Tikhon Federov
Marina Kalmykova as Grandma
Oskar Fröhlich as Little Tikhon
Fabian Mankat as Butterfly
Maren Wiese as News Anchor 1
Stephan Dorn as News Anchor 2
Shoko Hara as News Anchor 3
Petra Stipetic as Perfume Voice Over
Felix Kramer as Serial Killer
Gesa Bering as Telemarketer
Stella Lennert as TV Show Host
Benedikt Grubel as Weatherman
Release date: September 22, 2026 on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Combo Pack
Synopsis: In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms — a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg.
A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg.
Written and directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), in creative collaboration with Yoshitaka Amano (Vampire Hunter D).
Originally released December 15, 1985.
Release date: October 4, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: Blue Box follows Taiki Inomata, a student at Eimei Junior and Senior High who is a member of the boys’ badminton team. Every morning, he trains alongside his crush Chinatsu Kano, who is on the girls’ basketball team.
When Chinatsu’s parents leave Japan to work abroad, she moves in with Taiki’s family, and Taiki aims to slowly develop his relationship with her as they each pursue their sports dreams.
Directed by Daisuke Sako.
Written by Yuko Kakihara.
Based on the manga by Kouji Miura.
Music by Takashi Ohmama.
Character Design by Miho Tanino.
Release date: 2027
Synopsis: Pokémon: Wild Card tells the story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?
Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.
Character Design by Akemi Hayashi.
Synopsis: A grieving widow reflects on the last gift she received from her late husband.
Written and Directed by Esther Zhu.
Sound and Score by Mate Satalich.
Sound Mix by Daniel Eaton.
Voiced by Michelle Cheng and Antoine Couttolenc Camacho.
Color Assistance by Emi Baumgardner, Celine Hung and Aniya Washington.
Synopsis: After discovering a squeaky toy, the voiceless rooster Nugget cheats his way to becoming the farm’s top crower.
Directed and animated by Jelle Janssen.
Cinematography by George Milburn and Nat Sale.
Music and Sound Design by Jeroen Jaspers and Bas van Win.
Sound Mix by Niek Beemsterboer.
Developed at the Aardman Academy.
Synopsis: In a dark alleyway, a skinny rat is forced to fight a pigeon for a lousy slice of pizza. They embark on a dizzying chase that takes them to every corner of the alley.
Directed by:
Gregory Bouzid
Maxime Crançon
Robin Delaporte
Matteo Durand
Romain Fleischer
Alexis Le Ral
Margaux Lutz
Fanny Vecchie
Music by Quentin Chauvinaud.
Sound by José Vicente, Mickael Merrheim and Yoann Poncet.
Voiced by Patricia Bouton, José Vicente and Pierre-Alain De Guarrigues.
Release date: 2027 on Disney XD and Disney+
Synopsis: Join our unlikely heroes, Sirfetch’d and Pichu, in their gallant quest to protect Pokémon across Galar!
While their missions might rarely go as planned, their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown.
Directed by Tom Parkinson (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom).
Animation Studio: Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep)
Release date: October 3, 2026 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Get Jiro is set in a post-apocalyptic, near-future Los Angeles where culinary culture reigns supreme and the world’s most powerful figures are chefs.
In this society where food is both currency and a demarcation of class, the mysterious sushi chef Jiro sets out on a quest for vengeance.
Based on the graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, with artwork by Langdon Foss, Alé Garza and Jose Villarrubia.
Developed by Alessandro Tanaka and Brian Gatewood.
Disney+ release date: September 23, 2026
Synopsis: Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie.
Directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E).
Co-directed by Kenna Harris (Ciao Alberto).
Written by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris.
Produced by Lindsey Collins (Finding Dory, Turning Red).
Original score by Randy Newman.
Synopsis: Alain leaves with the village men to fight a wildfire while they wait for the firefighters to arrive.
Left alone with her son, Chantal must continue running the cheese dairy and tending to the herd.
The fire is getting dangerously close to the family farm… and there’s still no word from Alain.
Directed by Nicolas Rolland.
Written by Pierre Le Gall and Nicolas Rolland.
Original Score by Amin Goudarzi.
Sound by Stéphane Tréziny, Jean-Lionel Etcheverry and Shaun-Nicholas Gallagher.
Voiced by Cécile Becquerelle, Nassim Bouguezzi, Nicolas Dromard and Alain Aparis.
© 2007–2026 The Animation Blog
Design by Anders Noren — Up ↑