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Spin-Off ‘Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline’ Coming to HBO Max

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen as they journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.

After the success of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Adam Muto will continue to serve as showrunner and executive producer.

“Continuing in the spirit of Fionna and Cake, I’m excited that the next Adventure Time series will feature two more of my favorite characters: Bubblegum & Marceline. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to revisit old friends and build onto the world of Adventure Time,” said Muto.

‘In Waves’ First Look and Release Date: A Skater Falls in Love with a Surfer in Netflix’s New Animated Film

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: December 11, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach.

But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.

Written by Fanny Burdino and Samuel Doux.

Based on the graphic novel by AJ Dungo.

Voice cast:
Will Sharpe as AJ
Stephanie Hsu as Kristen

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‘Ghostbusters: Night Shift’ First Look, Release Date and Synopsis: Animated Series Produced by Jason Reitman Heads to Netflix in 2027

June 25, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: New York City, 1994 — Five years after the Ghostbusters took the Statue of Liberty for a walk, a new wave of supernatural terror hits the Big Apple, forcing a group of scrappy, young New Yorkers — untrained, underappreciated, and kinda sorta responsible for the problem — to put on proton packs, face their fears, and bust some ghosts.

Executive Producers:
Jason Reitman
Dan Aykroyd
Ben Hibon
Elliott Kalan
Gil Kenan
Amie Karp

‘Beat & Motion’ Trailer: An Artist and Musician Pursue Their Creative Dreams in Coming-of-Age Anime

June 24, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Beat & Motion is a coming-of-age story about music, animation, and the coming together of creative dreams between Tatsuhiko, a young man who has lost sight of his dream, and Nico, an indie musician who refuses to give up on hers.

Though they clash, the two unlock each other’s talent and begin moving toward a creative vision neither could reach alone.

Directed by Yuki Komada.

Based on the manga by Naoki Fujita.

Voice cast:
Shuichiro Umeda as Tatsuhiko Hirayama
Aya Gomazuru as Nico Kashiwagi

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‘Jimoto Saiko!’ Teaser Trailer: Manga That Went Viral on Social Media Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 23, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Jimoto Saiko! follows Chanel-chan and her friends as they navigate life in the hometown they proudly call the “absolute best” — no matter what madness unfolds around them.

Directed by Tokio Igarashi.

Written by Ryo Takada.

Statement from manga creator usagi:
“I am absolutely thrilled that the manga I just started randomly putting out there, calling it a ‘serialization’ on my own whim, is actually being turned into an anime!

“During the run, when I went bankrupt, my editor lent me a million yen out of their own pocket, and when things got seriously messed up, everyone around me supported me. That’s the only reason I was able to keep going.

“Thank you so much! At first, my only goal was just to make enough to eat, but now, I draw this manga with a certain hope in mind. I don’t know what the future holds, but with that hope in my heart, I want to see Jimoto Saiko! through to its final chapter!

“To everyone who has ever read even a single page of it, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am so, so excited for the anime!”

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Short Film Spotlight: Skel

June 22, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Synopsis: On the outskirts of an isolated, weathered city, soldiers set off to fight. Magnus, the king’s right-hand man, is torn between his duty as a general and saving his daughter.

Directed by:
Elsa Baillehaiche
Marie Guérin du Grandlaunay
Titouan Hélias
Kimberley Hubert
Antonin Lemaître
Benoît Perrigot
Tiphaine Toisoul
Ion-Teodor Vilceanu

Music by Mathis Coopman.

Sound by José Vicente, Yoann Poncet and Baptiste Leblanc.

Voice cast:
Arianne Aggiage as Sélène
Serge Faliu as The King
Michel Élias as Magnus
José Vicente as Capitaine

‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 3 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Manga Returns

June 21, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: October, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of the Tendo Dojo are promised to each other by their parents. But Ranma has a very peculiar problem…

Ever since he fell into the Jusenkyo hot springs while training in China, his body has acquired a special characteristic when it gets wet: in cold water, he transforms into a girl, and in hot water, he returns to his male form.

Directed by Konosuke Uda.

Written by Kimiko Ueno.

Music by Kaoru Wada.

Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

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Children’s Book ‘Little Santa’ Comes to Life in Animated Feature Film from Apple

June 20, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Little Santa follows young Santa Claus on a trek through the North Pole, meeting and inspiring the offbeat friends who will create Christmas and remind the world to believe.

Directed by Peter Baynton (The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland).

Written by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4).

Based on the book by Jon Agee.

Original songs by Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords).

Apple has not announced whether the film will receive a theatrical run before streaming on Apple TV.

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

June 19, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: July 29, 2026

Season 4 synopsis: The final season finds the Proud family at a life-changing turning point; Penny Proud is pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity.

A Proud Family Wizmas, a stop-motion holiday special with six original songs by Kurt Farquhar, will premiere later this year.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

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Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: New Film from ‘Luca’ Director Stars Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne

June 17, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: March 5, 2027

Synopsis: After years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives.

Indebted to Rocco, the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose — unless Venice gets the better of him first.

Directed by Enrico Casarosa (Luca, La Luna).

Voice cast:
Mark Ruffalo as Nero
Laurence Fishburne as Rocco

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Disney Unveils ‘Hexed’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Star in New Witch Tale

June 17, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Billie, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl, discovers secret magical abilities.

Once unleashed, they hurtle her into a spectacle-filled journey out of suburbia and into a vast witch realm called Hexe.

Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice, they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn (Wish) and Jason Hand (Moana 2).

Co-directed by Josie Trinidad (Zootopia).

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‘Mickey’s Home Alone’: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto Star in New Christmas Special

June 17, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: Q4, 2026 on Disney Jr. & Disney+

Synopsis: Mickey’s plan to spend Christmas at home takes a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at an ice palace.

In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone.

Now, Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner.

Meanwhile, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” by Keith Harrison Dworkin and a score by Tony Morales.

Directed by Shane Prigmore.

‘Shrek 5’ Teaser Trailer: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Return for an All-New Magical Journey

June 16, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Release date: June 30, 2027

Directed by Walt Dohrn (Trolls trilogy) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens).

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 (daughter)
Marcello Hernandez as Fergus (son)
Skyler Gisondo as Farkle (son)
Conrad Vernon as Gingerbread Man

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