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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle’ Streaming on Hulu September 28

September 22, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2026 on Hulu

Synopsis: After losing his family and watching his younger sister become a demon, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge them.

The leader of the Twelve Kizuki captures Lady Tamayo after Ubuyashiki’s attempt to stop him fails, plunging Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira into the demons’ stronghold, the Infinity Castle, where they must face off against some of their most powerful foes.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $793,594,078.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge.

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‘Bride of the Barrier Master’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast

September 21, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: For centuries, Japan has been protected from outside threats by five sacred pillar stones.

Hana Ichise was born into a branch family of sorcerers tasked with protecting one of these pillar stones. From a young age, she was constantly compared to her exceptionally talented twin older sister and subjected to mistreatment.

One day, Hana suddenly awakens to an immense power. However, longing for a peaceful, ordinary life, she conceals her abilities and continues living as a seemingly mediocre sorcerer.

But Saku Ichinomiya, the young head of the main family, sees through her hidden power and unexpectedly presses her to marry him.

Will Hana finally be able to obtain the quiet life she has always wished for?

Directed by Toru Kitahata.

Written by Yuko Kakihara.

Based on the light novels by Kureha and Bodax.

Character Design by Minami Murayama.

Music by Yukari Hashimoto, Ruka Kawada and RON.

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‘Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA’ Documentary Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis

September 20, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Premieres at film festivals in 2027.

Synopsis: It was 1941. A band of ambitious, talented artists working at Disney left and told their stories their way, creating an independent studio that would go on to produce Mister Magoo, The Dick Tracy Show and Gay Purr-ee.

Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA draws from archival materials, exclusive interviews with animation experts, and original animated reenactments to create an important snapshot of a pioneering moment in American art history.

Written, produced and directed by Kevin Schreck.

Animation directed and produced by Rachel Gitlevich.

Executive produced by Tim Finn.

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Short Film Spotlight: Jour de vent (Windy Day)

September 19, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In a park, the daily lives of several characters are disrupted by a powerful wind. Swept up into the air, their paths cross, carrying them toward new horizons.

Directed by:
Martin Chailloux
Ai Kim Crespin
Élise Golfouse
Chloé Lab
Hugo Taillez
Camille Truding

Original Score by Camille Riey.

Sound by Pierre-François Renouf, Martin Chailloux and Elise Golfouse.

Short Film Spotlight: Busy Bodies

September 18, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Tiny workers run a domesticated factory under the supervision of giant hands.

This fantastically convenient at-home solution for disposable creation is absurdly inefficient and potentially an answer to the question: How do we get rubber gloves?

The timer is ticking.

Written and Directed by Kate Renshaw-Lewis.

Produced by Eric Ackerman.

Colored by Arius Ziaee.

Sound Design and Score by Kate Renshaw-Lewis.

Synth Performances by Arius Ziaee, Alex Edgeworth and Kate Renshaw-Lewis.

Sound Mix by Shane Vincent.

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‘Steps’ Teaser Trailer: Netflix Puts a New Twist on Classic Cinderella Fairy Tale

September 17, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: November 20, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot — dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla, a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne.

Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on a quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.

Directed by Alyce Tzue (Soar) and John Ripa (Raya and the Last Dragon).

Written by Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

Original Score by Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot).

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Short Film Spotlight: Promis Juré (Pinky Promise)

September 17, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Lyra, a six-year-old girl, dreams of reaching the sky.

With her quirky handmade inventions, she is determined to reach the clouds while her mother tries in vain to keep her grounded.

Guided by her wild imagination, she embarks on a dizzying journey where reality and illusion blend together.

Directed by Marion Valls.

Written by Marion Valls and Ayla Petit.

Music by Martin Neiss.

Sound by Tom Merpillat, Nicolas Colesse, Lucas Trinquet and Alexis Noto.

Voiced by Cyrielle Silver, Julien Louvet and Amandine Bataille.

‘Haunted Hotel’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Supernatural Comedy Starring Will Forte Returns with 8 New Episodes

September 16, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 9, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: A single mother tries to run the world’s most haunted hotel with her ghost brother, two kids, a demon trapped in a little boy’s body, and an ever growing collection of ghosts, monsters, and supernatural disasters.

Voice cast:
Will Forte as Nathan
Eliza Coupe as Katherine
Skyler Gisondo as Ben
Natalie Palamides as Esther
Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon

Created by Matt Roller.

Executive produced by Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon, Steve Levy and Matt Roller.

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Short Film Spotlight: Trumpets

September 15, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Thambi tries to convince Akka to come see his giant, trumpet-playing friend in the jungle.

Written, directed and animated by Kabir Kukathas.

Original Score by Etia Farmiga.

Indian Percussion by Anant Shah.

Sound Design by Jeeva Adarsh and Vinyak Meda.

Sound Mix by Daniel Eaton.

Voice cast:
Ashanti Olivia Harideran as Akka
Sanjeevan Sivaraja as Thambi
Jo Kukathas as Ammamma

Short Film Spotlight: Mû

September 14, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: As an essential divine water spring has dried up, a child accompanied by an otter-like creature sets out to find a cure for the life-threatening water shortage.

Written, directed and animated by Malin Neumann.

Sound by Henning Grossmann, David Stolz and Leon Sudahl.

Music by Henric Schleiner.

Short Film Spotlight: Pearl

September 13, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: As she prepares to shine on stage, Pearl, a young Drag Queen, must face the disapproving gaze of her mother while trying to carry out her performance.

Directed by:
David Aurélien
Soulie Lisa
Couren Meïssan
Fabbiani Sabine
Barhmi Erwan
Commercon Julien
Balanca Yaël
Corvalan Thomas
Ohlicher Emma

Original Score by Hugo Wurbel.

Original Song “Get Back Up” by Alina Smith and Ellie Moore.

Sound by Guilhem Favard, Antoine Smets, Yoann Poncet and Tristan Le Bozec.

Voice cast:
Arden Shane as Isaac
John Archer as Diva La Vida
Skye Redden as Katelyn

Short Film Spotlight: Pubert Jimbob

September 12, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Pubert Jimbob, a young man, enters a strange reality after getting lured away from his home by an enigmatic figure, who throws him a lighter.

Jimbob meets Nadine Rijpfoot, a lump with a mouth, and brings her to the hospital, where he eats her surgically removed ‘bluehead’.

Written and directed by Quirijn Dees.

Music by Miro Bollen.

Voice cast:
Tobias van Kaam as Pubert Jimbob
Simone van Laar as Nadine Rijpfoot
Emma Verkruisen as Receptionist and Co-Driver
Quirijn Dees as Driver, Lighter Guy and Ominous Lüüü-man

Short Film Spotlight: To All The Little Things

September 10, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: From the smallest zooid to the biggest dinosaur, the forever spiraling cycle of life, evolution, and humanity leads back to one familiar and interconnected ancestor: Man.

Directed by Nik Argos.

Original Score and Sound Design by Amir Isakhunov.

Rough Animation by Elise Hisinger, Ares Chang, Madeline Shaw and Rachel W.

Additional Compositing by Jaimi Qiu and Liz Yang.

Short Film Spotlight: Double Click

September 9, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Jenna helps her aging dad with his computer problems.

Written and Directed by Ben Knight.

Music by Etia Farmiga.

Sound Mix by Daniel Eaton.

Voice cast:
Felicia Day as Jenna
Mark Capri as Dad
Autumn Wanjon as Young Jenna

Additional Rough Animation by Celine Hung and Zechen Wang.

Coloring Assistance by Ryan Fay, Celine Hung and Aniya Washington.

Background Work by Nico Baidan, Antoine Couttolenc Camacho, Ben Knight, Kalynn Lam, Vincent Parkes, Oz Zhang and Esther Zhu.

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