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‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Official Trailer and Release Date: Anthology Series Returns with Nine Anime Short Films on Disney+

September 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 29, 2025 on Disney+.

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 — an animated anthology series — returns with nine shorts from nine different Japanese anime studios.

The titles of each studio’s short, a brief synopsis, the directors, and the English and Japanese voice cast are as follows:

“The Duel: Payback”
Directed by Takanobu Mizuno.
Studio: Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA

With the help of some unexpected allies, Ronin faces off against a twisted Jedi known as the Grand Master who is bent on revenge.

‘In Your Dreams’: Netflix Reveals Official Trailer for Animated Movie from Former Pixar Storyboard Artist Alex Woo

September 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams.

If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true… the perfect family.

Directed by Alex Woo.

Co-directed by Erik Benson.

Written by Erik Benson, Alex Woo and Stanley Moore.

‘Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Christmas Elves Wayne and Lanny Return in New Special

September 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release dates:
November 27, 2025 – Disney Channel, 7:00 PM
November 28, 2025 – Disney+
November 30, 2025 – ABC, 9:00 PM
December 13, 2025 – Freeform, 2:40 PM

Synopsis: The special follows Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne, whose holiday mission goes awry, leaving Wayne convinced he’s in major trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.

Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator, brings along her pet arctic seal pup Nog to the office, leading to endless holiday hijinks.

Directed by Shane Zalvin.

Written by Hilary Helding.

Executive produced by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton.

‘Stitch Head’ Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Stills and Poster: Animated Movie Based on Children’s Book Series Arrives this Halloween

September 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: October 29, 2025.

Synopsis: High above the town of Grubbers Nubbin, in a castle laboratory, a mad professor brings monstrous creations to (almost) life… and then promptly forgets all about them.

So, who runs the castle? Who keeps the monsters in line, so the townsfolk don’t form an angry mob? That job falls to Stitch Head — the professor’s very first creation. He does it all, unnoticed and unthanked.

But when a freak show rolls into town, its owner, Fulbert Freakfinder, offers Stitch Head fame, fortune and maybe even love.

Written and directed by Steve Hudson.
Co-directed by Toby Genkel.
Based on the books by Guy Bass.

‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on the Manga by Rumiko Takahashi Returns with New Episodes

September 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 4, 2025 on Netflix.

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.
Character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi.
Music by Kaoru Wada.

Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

Disney Jr.’s ‘SuperKitties’ Adds Utkarsh Ambudkar of ‘Ghosts’ and Ginnifer Goodwin of ‘Zootopia’ to Season 3 Cast

September 21, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 22, 2025 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand, with the first six episodes available to stream October 1, 2025 on Disney+.

Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Jay” on Ghosts) and Ginnifer Goodwin (“Judy Hopps” in Zootopia) have joined the Season 3 cast for SuperKitties, voicing villains Champster and Pamster Glamster (aka The Glamsters), a glamorous and clueless brother and sister hamster duo who cause chaos for the SuperKitties.

Synopsis: SuperKitties is an action-packed series about four superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place.

The third season introduces a “Su-Purr Wild” story arc that finds the SuperKitties traveling into the Kittydale Wild Jungle to adventure with their wildcat friend Willa and new jungle critters.

Created by Paula Rosenthal.

Scholastic Launches Free Streaming App on Roku and Fire TV Featuring ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog,’ ‘Garfield’ and ‘The Magic School Bus’

September 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Now available on Roku and Fire TV — with additional platforms to follow — the Scholastic TV app features over 400 hours of content, including Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, Animorphs, Garfield and Barney & Friends.

To start watching, download the Scholastic TV app on Roku or Fire TV.

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ Trailer, Release Date and Poster: Compilation Film Heads to Theaters Before Series Returns for Season 3

September 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: December 5, 2025.

Japanese theatrical release date: November 7, 2025.

Synopsis: A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away.

Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident.

In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes.

Based on the manga by Gege Akutami.

‘Bat-Fam’ on Prime Video: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast Revealed for New Batman Series

September 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 10, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: Bat-Fam follows Batman, Alfred and Damian Wayne as they welcome a new residents to Wayne Manor: Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred’s free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a reformed Super-Villain; Ra’s al Ghul, Damian’s “Pap Pap” and Batman’s nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the belfry.

This family of misfits must navigate the highs and lows of ordinary life while protecting the citizens of Gotham City.

Developed by Mike Roth & Jase Ricci.

‘A Paw Patrol Christmas’ Hour-Long Special Premieres November 28 on CBS and Paramount+

September 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 28, 2025 on CBS and Paramount+ at 8:00 PM.

Synopsis: Rubble is looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but things take a turn when Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents.

When Mayor Humdinger decides he’s going to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to stop him.

Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream the hour-long special via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate, as well as on-demand.

Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.

‘Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Official Trailer: Liev Schreiber Stars in Animated Series from the Creator of ‘John Wick’

September 16, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In this first-ever adaptation of the acclaimed stealth video game Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help.

Directed by Guillaume Dousse.
Co-directed by Félicien Colmet-Daage.
Head writer: Derek Kolstad.
Based on the video game series by Ubisoft.

Voice cast:
Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher
Janet Varney as Anna “Grim” Grímsdóttir
Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna
Joel Oulette as Thunder

Short Film Spotlight: Boots and Bounties

September 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Jeff is a cowboy who arrives in a shoeless town. But Jeff refuses to take off his boots and engages in a dangerous chase where he will have to finally give up his boots and embrace his difference to live a better life.

Directed by:
Hugo Boyer
Maëlle Degremont
Corentine Dereli
Camille Deremy
Germain Joulaud
Jules Nouvelot-Giron
Roman Perrin
Jiaqi Zhang

Music by Bastien Nectoux.

Sound by Mickael Merrheim, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Voiced by Antoine Perrichon, Raphaël Chazel and Jules Nouvelot-Giron.

‘Alley Cats’ Trailer: Adult Animated Comedy from Ricky Gervais Follows a Group of Slacker British Cats

September 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 7, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Alley Cats follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life.

Created and directed by Ricky Gervais.

Co-directed by Elliot Dear.

Voice cast:
Ricky Gervais
Tom Basden
Andrew Brooke
David Earl
Kerry Godliman
Jo Hartley
Diane Morgan
Natalie Cassidy
Tony Way

Season one will consist of six 15-minute episodes.

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’: Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Stills Revealed for Adaptation of Bestselling Children’s Book

September 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: March 20, 2026

Synopsis: The Pout-Pout Fish follows an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish, a pouty introvert, and Pip, an energetic sea dragon, on a quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.

Directed by Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington.

Written by Elise Allen, Elie Choufany and Dominic Morris.

Based on the New York Times bestselling children’s book series written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Set for 2026: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black & Charlie Day Return — First Teaser Released

September 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: April 1, 2026.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Written by Matthew Fogel.

Voice cast:
Chris Pratt as Mario
Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
Charlie Day as Luigi
Jack Black as Bowser
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Brie Larson as Rosalina
Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
Donald Glover as Yoshi
Luis Guzman as Wart
Issa Rae as Honey Queen
Glen Powell as Fox McCloud