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‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’: Netflix Unveils Standalone Season Inspired by Popular PC Game ‘Cyberpunk 2077’

Release date: Fall 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077 — a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.

In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?

Directed by Kai Ikarashi.

Written by Masahiko Otsuka.

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Short Film Spotlight: Mira

Synopsis: A struggling accordionist busker gets more than she bargained for when her desire to get noticed attracts the attention of a mysterious and enticing competitor.

Written and directed by Eva Louise Hall.

Musical direction by Calvin Arsenia.

Mira’s Accordion Theme composed by Erica Marie Mancini.

Sound by Calvin Arsenia and J Ashley Miller.

Voice cast:
Vanessa Severo as Mira
Jessica Paige as Lore
Ava Armstrong as Young Mira
Eva Louise Hall as Mama

Short Film Spotlight: Sleeping with the Fishes

Note: Select the (FR) audio track to experience the film as intended by the filmmakers — without YouTube’s AI voices.

Synopsis: A man traumatized by his youth in a reformatory is convinced he can save street children destined for a tragic adult life by killing them. For him, dying young allows one to live eternally as the best version of oneself.

Directed by:
Camille Colonna d’Istria Amourdedieu
Justine Gault
Giulia Gigante
Nicolas Knoll
Noa Lavino
Marion Robe
Manon Seve
Lucas Wallez

Original Score by Senthuuran.

Sound by Guilhem Favard, Tristan Le Bozec, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Voiced by Clara Thebault and Frederic Perchet.

‘Sakamoto Days’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Posters: Hit Anime Returns to Netflix

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: Season 2 picks up as Taro Sakamoto and Shin infiltrate JCC (Japan Cleaner Culture) — Japan’s assassin training institution — to uncover intelligence on the elusive figure known as X (Slur).

Meanwhile, ORDER members Nagumo, Shishiba, and Osaragi head to Kyoto on assignment, only to be ambushed by an unexpected assailant. As conspiracies deepen, the shared history of a young Sakamoto, Nagumo, Rion, and Slur is finally brought to light.

Directed by Daisuke Nakajima.

Written by Taku Kishimoto.

Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.

Music by Yuki Hayashi.

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Children’s Fantasy Book Saga ‘Warrior Cats’ Heads to Television in Animated Series on Disney Platforms

Release date: 2028 on Disney Channel and Disney+

The long-running children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats is being adapted into an animated TV series, with A.C. Bradley (Trollhunters) serving as showrunner and Rodrigo Blaas (Star Wars: Visions) directing.

The Warrior Cats series has sold over 90 million books and has been translated into 38 languages. It’s written by a group of authors under the Erin Hunter pseudonym.

The animated series will follow the core story of the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin.

The Warrior Cats franchise boasts 50 million monthly views across user-generated content on YouTube, nearly 3 billion total views on TikTok, and more than 735 million plays for the Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition game on Roblox.

Concept Art for Pixar’s ‘Loving Dory’ Short from the World of ‘Finding Nemo’

Release date: TBD (Screening with Gatto in March, 2027 is a possibility).

Synopsis: Dory confuses a plastic bag for a gentle jellyfish and is moved by its curious nature. She falls head-over-fins in love, but it doesn’t take long for her new romantic entanglement to escalate from a little clingy to outright toxic — and in desperate need of intervention.

Directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj (Win or Lose, Borrowed Time).

Original Score by Nami Melumad (Dream Productions).

Ellen DeGeneres returns as Dory.

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Scratch’ Animated Short to Screen Before ‘Hexed’ in Theaters

U.S. theatrical release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Stitch may have finally met his match in Scratch, a mischievous and mysterious cat who Lilo introduces as the newest member of their ‘ohana.

While Lilo runs off to do some errands, Stitch is left in charge of this chaotic creature who leaves a wake of destruction in its path.

The short combines hand-drawn and CG animation, along with watercolor backgrounds.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce.

Voice cast:
Chris Sanders as Stitch
Maia Kealoha as Lilo

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‘King of the Hill’ Season 15 Trailer and Release Date: 10 New Episodes Come to Hulu

Release date: July 20, 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers

Synopsis: Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails. Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as showrunner Saladin Patterson.

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‘Fool Night’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed: Kasumi Yasuda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

Release date: 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Transfloration — a technology that implants seeds into the bodies of those near death, transforming them into plants. It is the desperate measure humanity has chosen to ensure its survival.

In a distant future where thick clouds cover the sky, trapping Earth in constant winter and night, most of the planet’s vegetation has withered away. Facing a serious oxygen shortage, humanity has built a society that relies on the meager amount of oxygen provided by Transfloration.

A young man, Toshiro Kamiya, lives in poverty and works hard to pay taxes, cover living expenses, and afford medication for his mentally ill mother. However, the cruel reality around him gradually eats away at his hope.

In this dark world full of despair, he chooses the path of the “Spiriflor” — the plants that humans transform into. Should he continue living as a human being, or cast off his suffering and start a new life as a plant?

Directed by Atsushi Yukawa.

Written by Jin Tanaka.

Based on the manga by Kasumi Yasuda.

Music by Tatsuya Kato.

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

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

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

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

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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