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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Beloved Animated Film Gets Live-Action Remake

Release date: June 13, 2025.

Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Written and directed by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, Lilo & Stitch). Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.

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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Official Trailer: Jack Black Yearns for the Mines in Video Game Adaptation From the Director of ‘Nacho Libre’

Release date: April 4, 2025.

Synopsis: Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

To get back home, they’ll have to master this world and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.

Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative… the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ IMAX Poster Released As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

Release date: December 20, 2024.

Synopsis: In Mufasa: The Lion King, Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.

Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline.

The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

Directed by Barry Jenkins. Written by Jeff Nathanson. Original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

‘Light of the World’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Jesus Christ’s Story Comes to Life in Animated Biblical Tale

Release date: September 5, 2025.

Synopsis: It’s 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn’t exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man.

Soon John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure, from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Final Trailer: Prequel Explores How Simba’s Father Rose From Orphaned Cub to King

Release date: December 20, 2024.

Synopsis: In Mufasa: The Lion King, Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.

Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline.

The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

Directed by Barry Jenkins. Written by Jeff Nathanson. Original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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‘Maya, Give Me a Title’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Michel Gondry’s Latest Film Is a Love Letter to His Daughter

French release date: October 2, 2024.
French title: Maya, donne-moi un titre.

Synopsis: Maya and her dad, Michel Gondry, live in two different countries. In order to stay in touch, her dad asks her every evening, “Maya, give me a title.” Based on her answer, he creates a short animated reply in which Maya is the hero.

Written and directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Be Kind Rewind).

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‘Heidi – Rescue of the Lynx’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: All-New Adventure Inspired by Johanna Spyri’s Classic Children’s Novel

Release date: TBA (2025).

Synopsis: When eight-year-old Heidi saves a lynx family and their home from a greedy businessman, she gets her grandfather to come clean with the village community and she realizes that her beloved little lynx belongs with his family in the wild just as she belongs with her grandfather in the mountains.

Directed by Tobias Schwarz (Doc McStuffins, Klaus). Written by Rob Sprackling (Gnomeo & Juliet, The Queen’s Corgi). Inspired by the 1880 children’s novel by Johanna Spyri.

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‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Gerard Butler and Emilia Clarke Lead Animated Christmas Movie Coming to Hulu

Release date: November 15, 2024 on Hulu.

Synopsis: St. Nick receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland where they’re greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts who hates all things Christmas… especially presents!

Can St. Nick, aided by Alice, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, show the Queen the true meaning of Christmas and save the day before it’s too late?

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‘Paddington in Peru’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Get Your Marmalade Sandwiches Ready for an International Adventure

UK release date: November 8, 2024.
United States release date: January 17, 2025.

Synopsis: When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map.

Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt… and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

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