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‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

August 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 29, 2026 on Netflix

Directed by Tomoaki Koshida.

Written by Yasumi Atarashi.

Original Score by Taku Iwasaki.

Synopsis: After the fierce battle between the Medicine Seller, wielder of the Sacred Sword, and the Karakasa, followed by the conflict with the Hinezumi — two major incidents born of Mononoke — peace appears, at last, to have returned to the Inner Chambers. Yet the Medicine Seller senses that something has not been laid to rest… and remains ever watchful.

Amidst this uneasy calm, Yukiko, the lawful wife of the Emperor, is blessed with a long-awaited male heir. But the joy is fleeting — the child is lost, despite all prayers offered.

Having wished to change her hollow marriage through the birth of an heir, Yukiko falls into despair… and is drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Inner Chambers.

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‘LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem’ Trailer and Release Date: Mulan, Ariel and Moana Contend with a Storm and Escaped Animals

August 18, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 21, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: During a heavy rainstorm, the Princess characters and their sidekick friends take in animals in need while enjoying a cozy day in their castle. But when the animals run amok, chaos erupts.

Sleuthing reveals a mischievous villain behind it all, and with teamwork, quick thinking, and help from an unexpected friend, the Princess characters must restore order and save their home.

Directed by Randi Rodrigues and Jake Wilkinson.

Written by Rachel Vine.

Disney Reveals ‘Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!’ Special, Renews ‘Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ for Season 7

August 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 24, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. on Demand. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Spidey and the Avengers’ Halloween plans are turned upside down by the mysterious Hallows’ Eve, who plays magical tricks on trick or treaters and plans to ruin Halloween forever.

Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends has been greenlit for a historic seventh season on Disney Jr. and Disney+. The series is Marvel’s most-watched TV series on the platform and the longest-running Spider-Man series overall.

Disney also revealed the first look at the Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up! special, which guest stars Patrick Stump as Jack O’Lantern and Este Haim as Hallows Eve.

Short Film Spotlight: Reven (Return)

August 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Reven was born with a tilted head. When her teacher questions her ability to adapt, she decides to prove him wrong with a class photo of herself standing straight like her classmates.

Directed by:
Hugo Babey
Victor Barreau
Line Bossard
Chloé Hurard
Coralie Monnier
Mathilde Morin
Lèna Ripoche
Tanguy Salaün

Original Score by Foucauld Desrousseaux.

Sound by Baptiste Leblanc, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Voice cast:
Sarah Brun Schumacher as Reven
Audrey Bourgeois as Debrah
Stefo Linard as Mr. Conrad
Nicholas Eon as Reven’s Dad
Agathe Schumacher Reven’s Mom

Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Joins ‘Kingdom Hearts IV’ Video Game as New ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Animated Series Heads to Disney Channel and Disney+

August 15, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Late 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Release date: TBD

Kingdom Hearts (working title), an original anime series inspired by the video game franchise, has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.

Developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at Square Enix, the series features a brand-new story that will expand the Kingdom Hearts universe while celebrating the characters that fans have grown to love.

‘The Bluey Movie’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Beloved Children’s Series Gets a New 3D Look

August 15, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: August 6, 2027

Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack will reprise their roles as Chilli and Bandit.

It’s unconfirmed if the children who voice Bluey and Bingo — whose identities remain private — will return, but it’s safe to assume they’re involved.

Written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm.

Series director Richard Jeffery returns as co-director.

Series composer Joff Bush also returns.

Produced by Amber Naismith (Happy Feet, The Lego Movie).

‘LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Trailer, Release Date and Cast: Animated Special Retells the Story of the Live-Action Series

August 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 2, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: A comedic retelling of all three seasons of the live-action series, the special revisits stories from The Mandalorian in new and unexpected ways.

Directed by Chris Buckley.

Written by Michael Price.

‘Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool,’ a Hybrid Live-Action and Animated Series, Coming Soon to Disney Jr.

August 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Fall, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney+

Synopsis: Set in the WOW Workshop — equal parts invention lab and playhouse — Megan and Cupcake have no shortage of gadgets, gizmos and imagination to tinker with.

Together, they’ll lead kids at home on playful, hands-on adventures designed to help them feel confident, curious and ready to take on preschool.

Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool, a hybrid live-action and animated extension of Disney Jr.’s “Ready for Preschool” shorts, is currently in production and will premiere later this year.

A collection of 10 one-minute Megan and Cupcake live-action shorts introducing viewers to the WOW Workshop will start rolling out on Disney Jr. YouTube today, August 13.

‘Stillwater’ Season 5: Trailer, Release Date and First-Look Stills Unveiled for Apple TV Animated Children’s Series

August 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 21, 2026 on Apple TV

Synopsis: Stillwater centers on three siblings who encounter everyday challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable.

Fortunately for them, their next-door neighbor is a wise panda who teaches the children the concept of mindfulness and offers them a deeper understanding of their feelings, along with tools to help them face their challenges.

Based on the “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth.

Short Film Spotlight: Luna Rossa

August 11, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: He observes. She plays. Forgotten love lingers. The Moon is just a pale witness to it all. Still pale.

Directed by Priit Pärn and Olga Pärn.

Written by Priit Pärn.

Sound Design by Olivier Calvert.

Sound Edit by Samuel Gagnon-Thibodeau.

Sound Mix by Yannick Delmaire.

Original Songs by Antonio Vian and Gerhard Winkler.

Short Film Spotlight: Été 96 (Summer 96)

August 10, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Every August 15, Paul, his family and their friends gather for their traditional summer picnic on Callot Island, off the coast of Brittany. But this year, the rising tide cuts them off from the mainland and forces them to spend the night on the island.

Caught between the carefree world of childhood and the tensions of the adults around him, Paul begins to see his family, and himself, differently.

Written and directed by Mathilde Bédouet.

Animated by Flora Molinié, Mathilde Bédouet, Marta Gennari and Jérémie Cousin.

Music by Jonathan Leurquin and Thomas Rossi.

Sound by Pierre-Albert Vivet and Frédéric Hamelin.

Voice cast: Kauri Moyse, Clémence Cueff, Arthur Cueff, Victoire Cueff, Hannah Cueff, Gabrielle Pichon, Klet Beyer, Vincent Furic, Mélanie Malhèr, Christophe Inizan and Arnaud Bédouet

Short Film Spotlight: Les Lucioles (The Fireflies)

August 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In the 1920s, female factory workers paint phosphorescent watch dials. Mollie, the newcomer, makes a mistake that forces her colleagues to stay and work with her through the night. Deprived of the ball they were supposed to attend, they end up improvising their own ball in the factory…

Directed by:
Loïs Angilella
Léa Faynel
Ambre Fournier
Clémentine Gabard
Hannah Gozlan
Claire Represa
Emilie Richard
Mathieu Staropoli
Maïa Xueref

Original Score by Raphaël Lemonnier.

Sound by Guilhem Favard, Yoann Poncet and José Vicente.

Voice cast:
Brittany Cox as Margaret
Leyla Hamilton as Mollie
Angela Leblanc as Irene
Emile Menard as Dickinson
Kole Quentier as Grace

‘Big City Greens’ Season 5 Trailer and Release Date: Stephen King, Luke Combs and Kevin Smith Guest Star

August 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 21, 2026 on Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.

The season kicks off with five episodes. Additional episodes will premiere throughout 2026 and 2027.

Synopsis: Big City Greens follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out-of-place family — older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice.

Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbors.

Created by Chris and Shane Houghton.

‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast Revealed: YouTube Children’s Series Heads to Theaters in 2027

August 7, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: February 19, 2027

Synopsis: On his first day of school, JJ discovers that his beloved stuffed bear, Boba, has gone missing.

JJ and his friends Cody, CeCe, and Nina embark on a quest that transports them to a magical land ruled by Princess Harmony, who has created a world with one rule: no singing.

Directed by Kat Good.

Written by Adam Pava.

Songs executive produced by Justin Tranter.

New ‘SuperKitties’ Special Now Streaming; Halloween and Thanksgiving Specials Coming This Fall

August 6, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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Release date: August 6, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: the SuperKitties invite Willa to officially join them on the team after putting her skills to the test when Cat Burglar and the Glamsters team up to take over Kittydale.

Additionally, two specials will debut this fall:

“Howl-O-Ween Charm” synopsis: When the Howl-o-ween Cat’s charm is stolen, a group of Trixters escapes into Kittydale. The SuperKitties must put the Trixters back in the charm before their tricks ruin Howl-o-ween.

“Friendsgiving Feast” synopsis: When the Glamsters steal treats and decorations around Kittydale, the SuperKitties and Willa race to save everyone’s Friendsgiving traditions.

Created by Paula Rosenthal.