Category: Films (Page 5 of 85)

‘My Grandfather is a Nihonjin’ Promo Trailer: Coming-of-Age Animated Film from Brazilian Studio Explores Japanese Identity

May 16, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

World premiere: Week of June 8, 2025 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Synopsis: Noboru is a 10-year-old Japanese descendant searching for his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather, Hideo, to learn more about his family.

Despite having always avoided his past, Hideo agrees to share his story. As Noboru delves into his family’s history, he discovers an uncle he never knew existed.

Directed by Célia Catunda.
Written by Rita Catunda.
Based on the novel Nihonjin by Oscar Nakasato.
Inspired by the works of painter Oscar Oiwa.
Animated by Pinguim Content.

‘The Bad Guys 2’ Official Trailer #2: Danielle Brooks, Maria Bakalova and Natasha Lyonne Stir Up Trouble as the Bad Girls

May 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 1, 2025.

Synopsis: The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

Directed by Pierre Perifel.
Co-Directed by JP Sans.
Based on the books by Aaron Blabey.

‘Lost in Starlight’ Official English Trailer: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Justin H. Min Lead Netflix’s First Korean Animated Film

May 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to join the fourth Mars Expedition Project.

Meanwhile, musician Jay has buried his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. When Nan-young visits the shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she meets Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

As they root for each other and dream of a new future, Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars — inevitably leaving Jay behind.

How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

Directed by Han Ji-won.

Written by Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.

‘Smurfs’ (2025) Official Trailer: Rihanna Stars in Animated Movie from ‘Shrek the Third’ Director and ‘South Park’ Writer

May 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third).
Written by Pam Brady (South Park).
Based on the characters and works of Peyo.

Featuring new music by Rihanna, Tyla, and Desi Trill featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania & Subhi.

‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’: Snoop Dogg and Terry Crews Join Jennifer Hudson and Mckenna Grace in Star-Studded Cast

May 11, 2025 / 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.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Official Trailer: Netflix Series Heads to Theaters as Kristen Wiig and Gloria Estefan Join the Cast

May 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 26, 2025.

Synopsis: Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco.

But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.

Directed by Ryan Crego (Arlo the Alligator Boy).

Based on the Netflix series created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey.

‘Peppa Meets the Baby’: Celebrate the New Arrival with 10 New Episodes and 6 Songs on the Big Screen

May 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025.

Synopsis: Join Peppa Pig and her family as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!

Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig with an hour of laughter, tears and heartwarming moments across 10 new episodes and 6 brand new songs and music videos.

Peppa Meets the Baby will screen in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.

Buy tickets: Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience.

First Look at Netflix’s ‘In Your Dreams’: Cristin Milioti, Simu Liu and Craig Robinson Star in Animated Film Premiering Fall 2025

April 30, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams.

If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true… the perfect family.

Directed by Alex Woo.

Co-directed by Erik Benson.

Written by Erik Benson, Alex Woo and Stanley Moore.

‘Lost in Starlight’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Netflix’s Anime Love Story Traverses the Universe

April 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to join the fourth Mars Expedition Project.

Meanwhile, musician Jay has buried his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. When Nan-young visits the shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she meets Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

As they root for each other and dream of a new future, Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars — inevitably leaving Jay behind.

How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

Directed by Han Ji-won.

Written by Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast List and Poster: Fantasy Action Movie from Sony Pictures Animation Heads to Netflix

April 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 20, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat.

Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Written by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’: First Look, Release Date and Synopsis for Adult Animated Comedy Film

April 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Fixed is an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning!

As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours before the procedure.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti, Steve Greenberg and Rich Lufrano.

‘Pets on a Train’ Official Trailer, Poster, Release Date and Synopsis: A Racoon and a Dog Try to Stop a Runaway Train in New Viva Kids Film

April 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 17, 2025.

Synopsis: When a crew of animal bandits embark on a fairly routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a high-tech, professional train heist.

It’s up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon, and Rex, a righteous police dog, to save the animals stuck onboard this high-speed runaway train.

Directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy.

From the studio behind Night at the Zoopocalypse, Hitpig! and Grand Prix of Europe.

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Stills: Gemma Arterton and Hayley Atwell Burn Rubber in Latest Film from Viva Kids

April 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release date: November 7, 2025.

Digital purchase and rental: November 28, 2025.

Synopsis: Edda, a young mouse, dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix.

What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

Directed by Waldemar Fast.

Written by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton, John T. Reynolds and Ben Alexander Safier.

‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ Confirmed for 2026: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride Return to Bird Island

April 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

New release date: December 23, 2026. (Previously scheduled for January 29, 2027.)

Paramount Pictures will theatrically distribute The Angry Birds Movie 3 with Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride reprising their roles as Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb.

The animated movie is directed by John Rice (The Angry Birds Movie) with a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman (The Angry Birds Movie 2), who is also executive producing alongside Toru Nakahara (Sonic the Hedgehog).

The film is produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me), Dan Chuba (The Mitchells vs. the Machines), and Carla Connor (The Willoughbys).

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ First Look: Animated Anthology Film Pits Predators Against Vikings, Ninjas and Pilots

April 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 6, 2025 on Hulu.

Synopsis: The anthology film follows three warriors: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge; a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession; and a World War II pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause.

But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent — the ultimate killer of killers.

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Co-directed by Josh Wassung.
Written by Micho Robert Rutare and Dan Trachtenberg.