Category: Films (Page 1 of 80)

‘A Tooth Fairy Tale’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: A Fairy, a Troll and a Goblin Embark on an Epic Adventure

March 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 2, 2025 in limited theaters. May 20, 2025 to rent or buy on digital platforms.

Synopsis: Van is a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak who wishes to explore life beyond the boundaries of his secluded civilization and rigid traditions.

When he encounters Rupee, the world’s cutest troll, and Gemma, a daring goblin girl with a knack for science, the three tiny creatures embark on an adventure to unite their separate kingdoms while avoiding malicious encroaching spiders.

Voice cast:
BooBoo Stewart
Larkin Bell
Vivica Fox
Jon Lovitz
Fran Drescher

Directed by Michael Johnson.

Written by Jeffrey Giles, Michael Lurie and Richard Dane Scott.

‘Coco 2’ Confirmed: Sequel in Development at Pixar for a Possible 2029 Release with Original Directors Returning

March 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Pixar’s Coco 2 is in the works at Pixar Animation Studios. The announcement was made today by CEO Bob Iger during The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

“While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure,” said Iger. “And we can’t wait to share more soon.”

Coco 2 reunites the team behind the original film, including director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina. Mark Nielsen will produce.

At first the announcement mentioned a 2029 release but it has since been removed. We say that’s a pretty safe bet, though. And we don’t think they’d recast Miguel, which means we’ll likely see a grown-up Miguel in the sequel.

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Yonas Kibreab and Zoe Saldaña Star in Intergalactic Adventure

March 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 20, 2025.

Synopsis: Elio is a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession who’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide.

There, Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader and must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate an intergalactic crisis, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Directed by Madeline Sharafian (Burrow), Domee Shi (Turning Red) and Adrian Molina (Coco).

‘Sneaks’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Anthony Mackie and Chloe Bailey Star as a Pair of Sneakers Lost in New York

March 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 18, 2025.

Synopsis: Sneaks follows a pair of one-of-a-kind sneakers, siblings Ty and Maxine, stolen by The Collector. In their attempt to escape, Ty ends up separated from his sister in the middle of NYC.

Alone, and desperate to find her, Ty meets with JB, a streetwise, scuffed-up sneaker with an affinity for anything shiny, learning that your best life begins when you get out of your box.

Written by Rob Edwards (Captain America: Brave New World, The Princess and the Frog).

Directed by Rob Edwards and Chris Jenkins (Home, Surf’s Up).

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Official Trailer: Live-Action Remake of Disney’s Animated Classic Coming to Theaters May 23

March 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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 and Mike Van Waes.

97th Academy Awards: ‘Flow’ Nabs Best Animated Feature, ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Takes Best Animated Short

March 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Best Animated Feature Film:
Flow
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis.
Written by Gints Zilbalodis and Matiss Kaža.
Produced by Ron Dyens and Gregory Zalcman.

Synopsis: Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Final Trailer and IMAX Poster: Jack Black Stars in Video Game Adaptation From ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Director Jared Hess

February 28, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

Directed by Jared Hess (Nacho Libre, Napoleon Dynamite).

‘Shrek 5’ Teaser: Zendaya Voices Shrek and Fiona’s Teenage Daughter Felicia

February 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 23, 2026.

Directed by Walt Dohrn (Trolls trilogy) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, The Addams Family).

Co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).

Written by Michael McCullers (The Boss Baby, Hotel Transylvania 3).

Voice cast:
Mike Myers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Fiona
Zendaya as Felicia
Cody Cameron as Pinocchio

‘Giants of La Mancha’ Trailer: Family Adventure Inspired by the Classic Novel ‘Don Quixote’ Coming to UK and Ireland Cinemas

February 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date (UK & Ireland): March 7, 2025.

Synopsis: Alfonso Quixote is an 11-year-old boy with a big imagination. As the rightful descendant and legitimate heir to Don Quixote, he is constantly protecting his beloved town in La Mancha from monsters, which no one else can see.

As a storm approaches, a shady businessman visits every home, offering families money to sell their houses.

Alfonso is suspicious and recruits his friends, Pancho and Victoria, and his imaginary friends, Bonjo, Strappers and Stix — three rabbits who always join Alfonso on his adventures.

Together, they head into the woods of La Mancha, hoping to catch the monster responsible for the storm.

Directed by Gonzalo Gutierrez.

Written by Carlos Kotkin, Pablo Biondi and Gonzalo Gutierrez.

‘The King of Kings’: Official Trailer and Poster for Dickens Adaptation Starring Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman and Kenneth Branagh

February 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 11, 2025.

Inspired by Charles Dickens’ The Life of Our Lord.

Synopsis: While Dickens was a loving father, his work often kept him distant from his family. In particular he struggled to connect with his youngest son Walter, a five-year-old dreamer who is inseparable from his best friend Willa the cat.

One day, Dickens’ reading performance at a London theatre is ruined by Walter’s mischievous behavior. Dickens pleads to his son to try and enjoy the reading but Walter is not interested.

His wife Catherine, aware of Walter’s obsession with King Arthur, urges Dickens to tell his son the story of another king: Jesus Christ.

Directed by Seong-Ho Jang, a VFX artist making his directorial debut.

Written by Seong-Ho Jang and Rob Edwards (The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet).

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Teaser Trailer and Poster: Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Head to the Big Screen

February 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 14, 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.

‘Flow’ Now Streaming on Max: New Trailer Includes Praise From Guillermo del Toro, Wes Anderson and Other Top Directors

February 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: February 14, 2025 on Max.

Synopsis: Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis.

Written by Gints Zilbalodis and Matiss Kaza.

‘Tales from the Magic Garden’ International Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Poster and Stills

February 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Tales from the Magic Garden makes its global debut at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16. A theatrical release will likely follow later this year.

Synopsis: When Tom, Susan and Derek visit their grandfather for the first time since losing their grandmother, they find the house quiet and their grandfather distant.

Taking inspiration from her grandmother, Susan steps into the role of storyteller, weaving enchanting tales in hopes of restoring the lost joy in her grandfather’s heart.

Directors: David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar and Jean-Claude Rozec.

Writers: Marek Král, Petr Krajícek, Patrik Pašš, Jerneja Kaja Balog, Maja Križnik and Blandine Jet.

Based on a book by Arnošt Goldflam.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025): Universal Pictures Releases Official Trailer and New Poster for Live-Action Adaptation

February 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Super Bowl Commercial: Live-Action Remake Stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong and Zach Galifianakis

February 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments