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‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Trailer Unveiled, First Three Episodes Get Worldwide Theatrical Release

April 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

TV release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.

Theatrical release date: June 6, 2025.

To celebrate the return of Dan Da Dan, a theatrical premiere, releasing as Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, will kick off the Evil Eye arc, which began in the final episode of the first season.

The Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye theatrical event will screen the last episode of season one, along with the first three episodes of season two, in addition to an exclusive interview with series directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.

The theatrical rollout will cover over 50 countries and regions.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast List and Poster: Fantasy Action Movie from Sony Pictures Animation Heads to Netflix

April 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 20, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat.

Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Written by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Official Trailer: Star-Studded Cast Includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver and Rhys Darby

April 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars, it can only be Love, Death + Robots.

The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as supervising director for ten shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi and humor.

‘Rick and Morty’ Season 8 Official Trailer: Summer, Jerry, Beth, Rick and Morty Embark on New Adventures

April 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

US release date: May 25, 2025 on Adult Swim. September 1, 2025 on Max and Hulu.

Season 8 synopsis: Look out for adventures with Summer, Jerry, Beth, and the other Beth. Maybe Butter Bot will get a new task? Whatever happens, you can’t keep Rick and Morty down for long. People have tried!

‘The Simpsons’ Yellow Planet: Disney+ Exclusive Episode Now Streaming

April 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 22, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis:The Simpsons are reimagined as animals in a National Geographic-style nature mockumentary.

Homer and Marge navigate the ocean as whales, Bart hatches as an iguana struggling to survive, and Lisa leads her flock as a finch.

Along the way, familiar Springfield faces appear in unexpected roles, shaping their journeys in the wild.

Short Film Spotlight: Vol 666

April 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: During a flight to their dream vacation, Johnny, a compulsive gambler and notorious crook, finds himself propelled to Hell with his wife Monica. To save their souls, they will have to confront and beat the Devil at his own game in Hell’s Casino.

Directed by:
Julie Corniere
Anselme de Pertat
Killian Derlin
Manon François
Anaïs Lavault
Léo Le Corre
Aliénor Poisson
Lucas Roy

Music by Romaric Bougé and Joël Grizeau.

Sound by Baptiste Leblanc.

Short Film Spotlight: Langor

April 21, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: During the Vietnam War, a young American solider searches for the last survivors in a ravaged village. Back home to his family, his home is beset by reality.

Directed by:
Marianne Autret
Eve Bermond-Gonnet
Guillaume Boeuf-Coueron
Léo Chabrier
Yannis Clerima
Roxelane Guilbaud
Solène Lablonde
Sam Moriceau

Voice cast: Mark Kaczmarek, Juliette Cayatte, Kate Ferry, Mike Ferry and Brett Nelson.

Sound by: Guilhem Favard, Baptiste Leblanc, José Vicente, Yoann Poncet and Jérémy Fruchet.

Music by: David Escudero and Laurent Vang.

Short Film Spotlight: As the Sun Goes Down

April 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Thrown into the night, a rabbit scared of the dark has to face his fears to get his light back.

Directed by:
Laurine Bocquet
Ilona Caucal
Inès Fechner
Jahnice Laurent
Sarah Robert
Emma Roussel
Kevin Vandenbeuck

Sound by:
José Vicente
Antoine Tosca
Yoann Poncet
Baptiste Leblanc
Tristan Le Bozec

Music by Adèle Chavy.

Short Film Spotlight: Neverland

April 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In this reimagined Peter Pan tale, Peter and his best friend Jim spend their days hunting adults in Neverland, where growing up is forbidden.

But their world is turned upside down when Peter learns that Jim is growing up, testing the bonds of their friendship.

Directed by:
Hortense Mba
Jean-Baptiste Ealet
Lola Raimbaud
Louis Xillo
Lucas Payet
Mario Latcher
Thomas Godechot

Sound by:
José Vicente
Guilhem Favard
Tristan Le Bozec
Mickaël Merrheim
Yoann Poncet

Music by Nicolas Jubert.

Voiced by Juliette Cayette and Lily Mulheran.

Short Film Spotlight: Napo

April 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: With the aggravation of his disease, an old man moves to his daughter’s house where his grandson reinterprets old photographs into drawings, helping him to regain lost memories.

Director by Gustavo Ribeiro.

Written by Gabriela Antonia Rosa and Gustavo Ribeiro.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’: First Look, Release Date and Synopsis for Adult Animated Comedy Film

April 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Fixed is an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning!

As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours before the procedure.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti, Steve Greenberg and Rich Lufrano.

‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Animated Special Coming to Apple TV+ with the Star of ‘Moana’ Leading Cast

April 16, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: Lulu is a rhinoceros — that’s who she sees when she looks in the mirror. On a quest to spread kindness, fun-loving Lulu embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, powered by new friends, courage and catchy songs.

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros is an empowering pop musical about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.

Based on the children’s book by Jason and Allison Flom.

‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Final Trailer: Animated Sitcom Spotlights Muslim Family in Post-9/11 America

April 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 17, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: The series follows the maniacally upbeat Husseins — the most patriotic, most peaceful, and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in post-9/11 America.

With satire and absurdity, it redefines finding humor in hardship as they navigate the early 2000s under the watchful eyes of their terrified neighbors.

Co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady.

Voice cast:
Ramy Youssef
Alia Shawkat
Mandy Moore
Chris Redd
Salma Hindy
Randa Jarrar
Akaash Singh
Whitmer Thomas

Short Film Spotlight: The Trenches

April 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: On the edge of the battlefield, recruits are dreading the order to attack. At the signal, a young soldier leaps into a hell of fire and blood where the earth engulfs both the living and the dead.

Directed by Claude Cloutier.

‘Pets on a Train’ Poster, Release Date and Synopsis: A Racoon and a Dog Try to Stop a Runaway Train

April 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 17, 2025.

Synopsis: When a crew of animal bandits embark on a fairly routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a high-tech, professional train heist.

It’s up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon, and Rex, a righteous police dog, to save the animals stuck onboard this high-speed runaway train.

Directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy.