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‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 3 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Manga Returns

June 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October, 2026 on Netflix

Series 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.

Music by Kaoru Wada.

Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.

Children’s Book ‘Little Santa’ Comes to Life in Animated Feature Film from Apple

June 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Little Santa follows young Santa Claus on a trek through the North Pole, meeting and inspiring the offbeat friends who will create Christmas and remind the world to believe.

Directed by Peter Baynton (The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland).

Written by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4).

Based on the book by Jon Agee.

Original songs by Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords).

Apple has not announced whether the film will receive a theatrical run before streaming on Apple TV.

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

June 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: July 29, 2026

Season 4 synopsis: The final season finds the Proud family at a life-changing turning point; Penny Proud is pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity.

A Proud Family Wizmas, a stop-motion holiday special with six original songs by Kurt Farquhar, will premiere later this year.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

Short Film Spotlight: Deer Flower

June 18, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In the summer of 1992, a young boy visits a farm with his parents. They believe a rare and expensive specialty will make him stronger, but after eating it, his body begins to suffer strange side effects.

Written and directed by Kangmin Kim.

Sound design and score by Daniel Eaton.

Short Film Spotlight: Nube

June 18, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: After witnessing an old dark stormy cloud painfully rain and die in sorrow, Noma, a puffy white cloud realizes that Mixtli, her daughter, a dark stormy cloud, is in danger of raining prematurely.

Written and directed by Diego Alonso Sánchez de la Barquera Estrada and Christian Arredondo Narvaez.

Sound by Théophane Bertuit.

Original Music by Thibault Cohade.

Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: New Film from ‘Luca’ Director Stars Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 5, 2027

Synopsis: After years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives.

Indebted to Rocco, the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose — unless Venice gets the better of him first.

Directed by Enrico Casarosa (Luca, La Luna).

Voice cast:
Mark Ruffalo as Nero
Laurence Fishburne as Rocco
Enrico Casarosa as Saverio
TBA as Maja

Disney Unveils ‘Hexed’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Star in New Witch Tale

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Billie, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl, discovers secret magical abilities.

Once unleashed, they hurtle her into a spectacle-filled journey out of suburbia and into a vast witch realm called Hexe.

Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice, they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn (Wish) and Jason Hand (Moana 2).

Co-directed by Josie Trinidad (Zootopia).

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto Star in New Christmas Special

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Q4, 2026 on Disney Jr. & Disney+

Synopsis: Mickey’s plan to spend Christmas at home takes a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at an ice palace.

In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone.

Now, Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner.

Meanwhile, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” by Keith Harrison Dworkin and a score by Tony Morales.

Directed by Shane Prigmore.

‘Shrek 5’ Teaser Trailer: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Return for an All-New Magical Journey

June 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 30, 2027

Directed by Walt Dohrn (Trolls trilogy) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens).

Co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).

Written by Michael McCullers (The Boss Baby, Hotel Transylvania 3).

Voice cast:
Mike Myers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Fiona
Zendaya as Felicia (daughter)
Marcello Hernandez as Fergus (son)
Skyler Gisondo as Farkle (son)
Conrad Vernon as Gingerbread Man

‘Thunder 3’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Yuki Ikeda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

June 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 8, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Thunder 3 follows Pyontaro, an ordinary middle schooler, and his two best friends, Tsubame and Hiroshi — a trio known as the Small 3.

Their lives are upended when Pyontaro’s cheerful younger sister, Futaba, suddenly vanishes. Joining forces to find her, their search quickly escalates into a profound adventure that takes them far beyond their wildest imagination.

Based on the manga by Yuki Ikeda.

Voice cast:
Sayumi Suzushiro as Pyontaro
Natsumi Kawaida as Tsubame
Eri Akiyama as Hiroshi
Honoka Mitsubachi as Futaba

Ending theme “Shururerira” by Otoha.

Short Film Spotlight: Sea of Leaves

June 15, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In a world riddled with piracy, Viktor, a captain haunted by his past, and his first mate, Bill, decide to venture into a gigantic forest in search of revenge.

Directed by:
Vincent Bohnert
Margaux Bontron
Anaë Duquenne
Juliette Gilles-Payart
Veronika Nikulina
Romain Paillet
Yoann Paquet
Quentin Thisse
Maxime Verclytte

Original Score by Matei Pouzet.

Sound by Mickaël Merrheim, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Voice cast:
Mark Kaczmarek as Captain
Robert Laborde as Bill
Vincent Bohnert as Crew
Quentin Thisse as Crew

‘The Last Blossom’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

June 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release: August 30–31, 2026

Synopsis: Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces with his only companion — a smart-mouthed flower growing out of a can — about the choices that brought him here, the woman he loved, and a child he would give everything to protect.

Directed by Baku Kinoshita.

Written by Kazuya Konomoto.

Music by cero (Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi and Tsubasa Hashimoto).

Short Film Spotlight: The Nose

June 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: What if you woke up the morning of your big job interview… and your nose was gone?

Inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s short story, this Korean animated short gives the story a modern twist — trading 19th-century St. Petersburg for the anxious world of plastic surgery.

Directed by Jooim Kim.

Written by Jooim Kim and Lee HanJun.

Short Film Spotlight: La Grande Arche (The Great Arch)

June 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: It’s 7.30 am, rush hour at La Défense. Footsteps echo on the pavement. The smell of coffee fills the air. Silhouettes slip between the legs of the Red Spider, yet no one seems to notice. Sitting at the top of the steps of the Great Arch, I draw.

Written and directed by Camille Authouart.

Sound by Mathieu Tiger.

Music by Bachar Mar-Khalifé.

Voiced by Flora Fisbach.

YouTube Series ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Joins Disney: Full Library Debuts in 2026 Alongside New Content

June 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 15, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Jr. on Demand and Disney+

With more than 6.3 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 10 billion lifetime views, Gracie’s Corner is officially joining the Disney family.

The acquisition includes both global linear and streaming rights, bringing over 120 shorts and 18 themed compilations to Disney platforms. The deal also includes an agreement to develop brand-new, original content together.

The series will debut with 68 shorts and seven compilations. Additional shorts and compilations will continue to roll out globally throughout 2026.

Author: The Animation Blog (Page 7 of 603)

‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 3 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s Manga Returns

Children’s Book ‘Little Santa’ Comes to Life in Animated Feature Film from Apple

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

Short Film Spotlight: Deer Flower

Short Film Spotlight: Nube

Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: New Film from ‘Luca’ Director Stars Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne

Disney Unveils ‘Hexed’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Star in New Witch Tale

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto Star in New Christmas Special

‘Shrek 5’ Teaser Trailer: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz Return for an All-New Magical Journey

‘Thunder 3’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Yuki Ikeda’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

Short Film Spotlight: Sea of Leaves

‘The Last Blossom’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

Short Film Spotlight: The Nose

Short Film Spotlight: La Grande Arche (The Great Arch)

YouTube Series ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Joins Disney: Full Library Debuts in 2026 Alongside New Content

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