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‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special (2026) Trailer and Release Date: Kieran Culkin Guest Stars as the Devil in Hulu Exclusive Episode

September 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 5, 2026 on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International)

Episode title: Happy Hell-o-ween

Synopsis: Brian and Stewie find themselves in Hell – not an annoying day, the actual underworld – paying for 24 seasons’ worth of bad behavior. When they manage to annoy even the Devil himself, they end up in charge.

Voice cast:
Seth MacFarlane as Peter, Brian, Stewie and Quagmire
Alex Borstein as Lois
Seth Green as Chris
Mila Kunis as Meg
Arif Zahir as Cleveland Brown
Mike Henry as John Herbert
Patrick Warburton as Joe Swanson
Kieran Culkin as the Devil

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New ‘Darkwing Duck’ Series Starring Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen and Lizzy Caplan Coming to Disney+

September 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: For the last 35 years, Darkwing Duck has been trapped in his worst nightmare: an alternate world that’s never heard of his superhero exploits.

Now a rebellious teen named Duckie who knows all about his heroic past shows up to pull this ego-fueled vigilante back into battle.

Together, this unlikely duo will get dangerous to fight old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt and reunite with allies Launchpad, Gosalyn and Morgana to save the entire universe.

Created by Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui.

Based on characters from the original series created by Tad Stones, who also served as a consultant on the new series.

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‘Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date and Stills

September 24, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 8, 2026 on Netflix

The season will be split in two, with the second half premiering Spring 2027.

Synopsis: Sophia, Wildstar, and the rest of the Sapphires are back on Unicorn Academy’s good side and are using their magical new wings to go on rescue missions around the island.

But when a series of mysterious disasters begin plaguing the island, they all must work together to uncover more of the island’s secrets.

Created by Michelle and Robert Lamoreaux.

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‘Doozie’s Doghouse’ Season 1 Trailer and Release Date: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Spin-Off Stars Gabby’s Little Sister

September 24, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: November 9, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Doozie is pinching into her very own Doghouse for some puppy-riffic adventures with her best pup Puggie and all her Doozie Dogs.

Doozie’s Doghouse is a mixed-media series filled with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play.

Created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey.

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‘Adventure Time: The Complete Collection’ and ‘Regular Show: The Complete Series’ Coming to Blu-ray October 20

September 24, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October 20, 2026

Synopsis: Adventure Time follows Finn, a human boy, and his best friend, Jake, a magical dog, as they explore the surreal Land of Ooo, helping friends and battling monsters along the way.

What begins as a series of silly adventures gradually develops into a coming-of-age story about growing up and friendship.

Adventure Time: The Complete Collection includes all 278 episodes, plus bonus content, across 12 Blu-ray discs, with a running time of approximately 3,652 minutes.

Created by Pendleton Ward.

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‘Ray Gunn’ Trailer: Brad Bird’s New Animated Film Stars Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits

September 23, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2026 in select theaters and December 18, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.

Directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Incredibles 2).

Written by Brad Bird and Matthew Robbins (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio).

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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

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