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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.

New Ricky Gervais Series ‘Alley Cats’ Hits Netflix in 2026: Adult Animated Comedy Follows a Group of Slacker British Cats

September 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 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.
Co-directed by 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 3, 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

‘Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940–1958)’ Brings Together 114 Shorts on Blu-ray & DVD

September 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 2, 2025.

The Blu-ray release includes all 114 theatrical shorts in 1080p high definition, 20 audio commentaries, and a sixth disc with more than three hours of bonus features, including two all-new featurettes:

– Lady of the House: The Story of Mammy Two Shoes

– Animal Hijinks: The Friends and Foes of Tom

Also included is a collectible 28-page booklet with artwork and essays.

The DVD release includes all 114 shorts and 20 commentary tracks.

Three shorts — Casanova Cat, Mouse Cleaning and His Mouse Friday — are now completely remastered and uncut for the very first time.

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Premieres September 17 on Disney+

September 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: September 17, 2025.

Synopsis: Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien life forms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina.

Written by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer and Mike Jones.

Voice cast:
Yonas Kibreab as Elio
Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga
Remy Edgerly as Glordon
Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon
Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa
Shirley Henderson as OOOOO

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Sequel to Hit Anime Series Heads to Theaters and IMAX

September 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: October 24, 2025.

Synopsis: Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed.

As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man.

Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara.
Written by Hiroshi Seko.
Based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

‘Cat’s Eye’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Three Sisters Try to Recover Their Father’s Art Collection

September 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 26, 2025 on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International).

Synopsis: By day, Hitomi, Rui, and Ai run a cafe, but by night these three sisters work as a team of thieves determined to recover their father’s stolen art collection.

Balancing their double lives becomes even more difficult as they are relentlessly investigated by Detective Toshio — who doesn’t know his girlfriend is one of the thieves he’s pursuing.

Based on the manga by Tsukasa Hojo.
Directed by Yoshifumi Sueda.
Written by Hayashi Mori.

Japanese voice cast:
Mikako Komatsu as Hitomi Kisugi
Ami Koshimizu as Rui Kisugi
Yumiri Hanamori as Ai Kisugi
Takuya Sato as Toshio Utsumi
Katsuyuki Konishi as Masato Kamiya
Yoko Hikasa as Mitsuko Asatani

‘Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis & Stills Revealed

September 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 29, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” into Heaven.

While most of Hell mocks her goal, her partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the “Radio Demon” reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become a reality.

In the second season — following Charlie’s victory against Heaven’s army — the hotel is booming with new residents. Though, to her dismay, many are not there for the right reasons.

As resentment against Heaven brews and sinners realise they can fight back, there are plenty of sinners looking to capitalise on the growing tensions: namely the overlord trio known as The Vees.

Whilst Charlie struggles to maintain the Hotel’s goals and protect her public image, the Vees (led by Vox) make a plan to take over Heaven placing themselves at the top.

Meanwhile, in Heaven, the angels must deal with the repercussions of Sir Pentious’s redemption and their own part in the previous atrocities committed against Hell.

Created and directed by Vivienne Medrano.