U.S. theatrical release date: April 1, 2026.
Japanese release date: April 24, 2026.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
Written by Matthew Fogel.
Produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.
Original score by Brian Tyler.
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.
Best Animated Feature Film:
Arco – Ugo Bienvenu, Félix de Givry, Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman.
Elio – Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina and Mary Alice Drumm.
KPop Demon Hunters – Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Michelle L.M. Wong. (“Golden” was also nominated for Best Original Song.)
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain – Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han, Nidia Santiago and Henri Magalon.
Zootopia 2 – Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Yvett Merino.
Best Animated Short Film:
Butterfly (French title: Papillon) – Florence Miailhe and Ron Dyens.
Forevergreen – Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski.
Retirement Plan – John Kelly and Andrew Freedman.
The Three Sisters – Konstantin Bronzit.
The Oscars ceremony airs live on March 15 at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
Release date: TBD (2026).
Synopsis: In a futuristic Colombo, young Lucky and his best friend Taniya embark on a thrilling adventure into Sri Lanka’s mystical forests to uncover the lost Book of Wisdom of his ancestor, Maha Dena Muttha, safeguarded by a magical creature named Nila.
Their quest, complicated by lifelong bully Chandi’s interference, navigates advanced technology and timeless folklore, rallying allies to reclaim a legacy of wisdom and friendship.
Directed by Steve De La Zilwa.
Japanese theatrical release date: January 30, 2026.
U.S. theatrical release date: TBD (2026)
Synopsis: The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char’s Rebellion. “MAFTY” has begun resisting the Federation government’s tyrannical rule by assassinating its high-ranking officials. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray.
A girl named Gigi Andalusia, who displays uncanny powers, has reminded Hathaway of a past trauma. Though he is bewildered by her words, he prepares to carry out an air raid on the Adelaide conference, determined to fulfill MAFTY’s goals and lay his own past to rest.
Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway is drawn to the mysterious girl Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for MAFTY’s mission — the attack on the Adelaide Conference.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY, when he is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal.
As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.
Directed by Shukou Murase.
Screenplay by Yasuyuki Muto.
Original Story by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate.
U.S. IMAX release date: February 6, 2026.
U.S. theatrical release date: February 13, 2026.
Synopsis: A time-bending adventure about Scarlet, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father.
After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in the “Otherworld,” she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage.
When confronted again by her father’s killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?
Written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda (Mirai, Belle, The Boy and the Beast and Wolf Children).
Music by Taisei Iwasaki.
Animated by Studio Chizu.
Release date: Halloween, 2026.
Synopsis: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween — until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch!
When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun adventure.
Directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker.
Written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow.
Voice cast:
Justin Fletcher
John Sparkes
Kate Harbour
U.S. theatrical release date: January 30, 2026.
Synopsis: When his grandpa is bitten by a snake, Tafiti, a young meerkat, sets off on an adventure to find the magical flower that will cure him.
Bristles, a bush pig, wants to prove that adventures are always better with friends and joins him across the desert.
Directed by Nina Wels.
Written by Julia Boehme and Nicholas Hause.
Based on the German children’s book series by Julia Boehme.
U.S. theatrical release date: May 1, 2026.
Synopsis: When a group of farm animals rebel and drive their neglectful farmer off the land, life is good, and the dream of a free, equitable future feels within reach.
But power struggles among some of literature’s most infamous characters soon unfold, and the realities of living in a world designed for mankind complicate and corrupt their original vision and intentions.
Directed by Andy Serkis (Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle).
Written by Nicholas Stoller.
Based on the novella by George Orwell.
Release date: 2026 on Netflix.
Synopsis: When misunderstood Lilith is blamed for hijacking the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand, she accidentally turns her sister Margot into a frog and leaves the kingdom in the hands of a prince-obsessed mean girl.
Now Lilith must team up with Cinderella (and a surprisingly dreamy troll) to save the kingdom, repair the fractured fairytale, and prove that even so-called villains deserve a shot at happily-ever-after.
Directed by Alyce Tzue (Soar) and John Ripa (Raya and the Last Dragon).
Produced by Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing.
Voice cast:
Ali Wong as Lilith
Stephanie Hsu as Margot
Release date: February 20, 2026 (Canada).
Synopsis: When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea.
Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, a Stargazer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children who have disappeared, including her own son.
Determined to solve the mystery, Lydia must learn stargazing magic and ready herself to confront the Spellbinder.
Directed by Nancy Florence Savard, Emilie Rosas and Philippe Arseneau Bussières.
Written by Emilie Rosas and Arthur Holden.
Based on the novels Le vaisseau des tempêtes and Prince des glaces by Yves Meynard.
Release date: December 5, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: Greg continually finds himself at odds with his dad’s expectations. As pressure builds to turn his act around after a series of near disasters, Greg’s dad presents him with an ultimatum — and a trip to wilderness camp — that just might challenge Greg’s wimpy ways for good.
Directed by Matt Danner (Muppet Babies).
Written and produced by series creator Jeff Kinney.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is the fourth animated feature adaptation in the series to debut on Disney+ following Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023).
Release date: March 6, 2026.
Synopsis: In Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals.
Using the new technology, Mabel will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.
Directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears).
Written by Daniel Chong and Jesse Andrews (Luca).
Produced by Nicole Grindle (Incredibles 2).
Release date: February 13, 2026.
Synopsis: The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball — a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”
Directed by Tyree Dillihay (Bob’s Burgers, Good Times).
Co-directed by Adam Rosette (The Wild Robot, The Bad Guys).
Written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, creators of the Prime Video series Fairfax.
Produced by NBA star Stephen Curry.
Release date: 2026 on Netflix.
Synopsis: A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a majestic bird — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
Directed by Nathan Greno (Tangled).
Written by John Whittington, Adam Karp, Nathan Greno, Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow.
Voice cast:
Michael B. Jordan as the creature
Juno Temple as the bird
Cedric the Entertainer
Tracy Morgan
Release date: July 10, 2026.
Synopsis: Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton).
Executive produced by Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated movies.
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