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Short Film Spotlight: Johanne

April 6, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In 1944, at the height of the Occupation, a member of the Resistance is given the task of escorting a man through France, which is under great strain. But as the journey unfolds, a silent expectation already seems to be taking shape.

Directed by:
Reda Benslimane
Juliette Gallet
Mattéo Llorens
Astrid Mailhé
Lauren Parmentier
Emma Tintet-Salettis
Evaline Vaïti

Original Score by Mathias Marguier.

Sound by Guilhem Favard, Sébastien Fournier, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Voiced by Ariane Aggiage, Boris Rehlinger and Ollie Siol.

Short Film Spotlight: Amen

April 5, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: A group of pigs are raised peacefully in a monastery when, one day, one of them finds out the truth behind their existence. Thus he decides to free his friends.

Directed by:
Orphée Coutier
Bettina Demarty
Kimie Maingonnat
Laurène Perego
Louise Poulain
Avril Zundel

Original Score by Nicolas Cornil.

Sound Mix by Pierre-François Renouf.

‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

April 4, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 14, 2026

Synopsis: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related.

When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt.

The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Directed by Cal Brunker.

Written by Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen.

‘Swapped’ Official Trailer: Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan and BAFTA winner Juno Temple Star in Body Swap Comedy

April 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 1, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a majestic bird — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

Directed by Nathan Greno (Tangled).

Written by John Whittington, Adam Karp, Nathan Greno, Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow.

Music by Siddhartha Khosla.

‘Kevin’ Trailer: Addison Rae, Quinta Brunson and More Will Guest Star in Prime Video Adult Animated Series

April 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 20, 2026

Synopsis: Kevin is loosely inspired by a real life break-up and the cat who was caught in the middle. After the unexpected break-up of his human owners, Kevin moves into a local pet rescue in Astoria, Queens where a group of misfit animals will help him figure out what he really wants out of life.

Created by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert.

‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer and Release Date Revealed: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in Film Inspired by Philippine Mythology

April 1, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 25, 2026

Synopsis: High school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school, are about to embark on separate life paths.

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal, the most feared creature on the island.

When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: The Complete Third Season’ Blu-ray Cover Art and Release Date Revealed

March 31, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Blu-ray and DVD release date: June 30, 2026

Synopsis: The third season of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal opens with a shocking twist that resurrects Spear in a new form — stripped of memory and humanity — and forces him to roam a brutal, untamed world as a shadow of his former self.

As Spear battles savage landscapes and deadly foes, faint echoes of his past begin to stir, leading him toward an emotional and explosive reunion that will test the limits of survival.

Created by Genndy Tartakovsky.

Art direction by Scott Wills.

Music by Tyler Bates and Joanne Higginbottom.

Sound effects design by Joel Valentine.

‘Over the Garden Wall’ Coming to Blu-ray for the First Time on April 7

March 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Blu-ray release date: April 7, 2026

Synopsis: Over the Garden Wall follows half-brothers Wirt and Greg as they become lost in a strange, magical forest known as the Unknown. With the help of a bluebird named Beatrice, the pair travel through the eerie yet whimsical land in search of a way home.

Voice cast:
Elijah Wood as Wirt
Melanie Lynskey as Beatrice
Christopher Lloyd as the Woodsman
Chris Isaak as Enoch
John Cleese as as Quincy Endicott and Adelaide
Tim Curry as Auntie Whispers
Collin Dean as Greg
Jack Jones as Greg’s Frog
Samuel Ramey as the Beast
Thomas Lennon as Jimmy Brown

‘The Bad Guys: The Series’ Season 2 Official Trailer: Wolf, Shark, Piranha, Snake and Tarantula are Back for More Thrilling Heists

March 29, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 2, 2026 on Netflix

Formerly known as The Bad Guys: Breaking In.

Synopsis: The Bad Guys are back, and they’ve made quite the name for themselves. Can the crew keep their record-breaking crime streak alive, or will everything skid off the rails?

Executive produced by Bret Haaland (Fast & Furious Spy Racers) and Katherine Nolfi (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power).

Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.

‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ Official Trailer: Eleven, Jim Hopper and the Rest of the Hawkins Crew Face a New Evil in Prequel Series

March 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 23, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights, and quiet days.

But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this untold story set in the Stranger Things universe.

Executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, and Eric Robles.

‘Inside Out Classic’: Rangers vs. Capitals NHL Game Gets Animated on ESPN+ and Disney Platforms

March 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the National Hockey League (NHL) are teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET.

ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD will present the real-time, animated telecast, while the traditional telecast will be available on ESPN.

Inside Out Classic will feature virtually created real-time animation of the action between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers modeled after characters from Pixar’s Inside Out franchise.

Inside Out voice talent will also be featured in the animated presentation, including Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Lewis Black (Anger), Tony Hale (Fear), and Maya Hawke (Anxiety).

‘The Amazing World of Gumball: The Complete Series’ Coming to DVD for the First Time on May 5

March 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 5, 2026

Synopsis: Join Gumball, Darwin, and the rest of the quirky residents of Elmore as they navigate school, life, and the most absurd situations imaginable.

From trips to Joyful Burger to classroom antics to surreal adventures, every episode delivers the show’s signature mix of unique animation styles, fast-paced comedy, and inventive storytelling.

The Amazing World of Gumball: The Complete Series includes all episodes from the Cartoon Network series across 15 discs plus “Darwin’s Yearbook” and “The Gumball Chronicles.”

Tune into Cartoon Network on May 5th for an all-day The Amazing World of Gumball marathon in honor of the DVD launch.

‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Posters and Stills: Dante and Vergil Face Off in Epic Clash

March 25, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 12, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Created and executive produced by Adi Shankar.

Animated by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).

Devil May Cry is based on the game created by Hideki Kamiya and developed by Capcom.

‘Decorado’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: GKIDS Acquires North American Rights for Alberto Vázquez’s Dark Comedy

March 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2026

Synopsis: Something is wrong in the city of Anywhere. Arnold, an unemployed middle-aged mouse, confides to his wife Maria that he suspects his entire world is nothing more than a set, and his life a scripted performance.

When his best friend Ramiro dies under mysterious circumstances, he traces the conspiracy to a monolithic corporation whose influence reaches every corner of their daily lives.

Directed by Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy: The Forgotten Children, Unicorn Wars).

Written by F. Xavier Manuel (Jasmine & Jambo) and Alberto Vázquez.

Live-Action ‘Moana’ Official Trailer and Poster Revealed: Dwayne Johnson Returns as Maui, Joins Newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana

March 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 10, 2026

Synopsis: Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

Original Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina.

Original Score by Mark Mancina.

Auli’i Cravalho, voice of Moana in the animated movies, is one of the executive producers.