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‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer and Poster Revealed: ‘Yellowjackets’ Star Sophie Nélisse Leads Voice Cast

December 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Fourth Animated Movie Arrives on Disney+

December 2, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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).

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’: Official Trailer and New Poster Unveiled as Meryl Streep and Dave Franco Join Cast

December 1, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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).

Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’: New Trailer and Poster Unveiled for Sony Pictures Animation’s Sports Comedy

November 28, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

First Look at ‘Swapped’ Starring Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple: A Bird and a Woodland Creature Switch Bodies in Netflix Comedy

November 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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

Live-Action ‘Moana’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date Revealed: Dwayne Johnson Returns as Maui, Catherine Laga’aia Debuts as Moana

November 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ Official Trailer: The Bikini Bottom Gang Returns for an Epic Underworld Adventure

November 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 19, 2025.

Synopsis: Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman — a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate — on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Directed by Derek Drymon.

Written by Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman, Marc Ceccarelli and Kaz.

The movie features an original track by Ice Spice titled “Big Guy.”

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Trailer: Brie Larson and Benny Safdie Cast as Rosalina and Bowser Jr.

November 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: April 3, 2026.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Written by Matthew Fogel.

Produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.

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.

‘Toy Story 5’ Teaser Trailer and Poster Revealed: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie Face Off Against Bonnie’s New Tablet

November 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 19, 2026.

Synopsis: In Toy Story 5, fans are introduced to Lilypad, a high-tech frog-shaped smart tablet that makes Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

Directed by Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, Finding Nemo).

Co-directed by Kenna Harris (Ciao Alberto).

Produced by Lindsey Collins (WALL-E, Turning Red).

‘Tainá and the Amazon’s Guardians – In Search of the Blue Arrow’ Teaser Trailer: Animated Brazilian Movie Emphasizes the Importance of Rainforest Preservation

November 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD, 2026.

Synopsis: Tainá trains alongside the ancient and wise Master Aí to become the Guardian of the Amazon. But when she loses the Blue Arrow, her future is put at risk.

As she sets out to recover it, Tainá meets Catu, Pepe, and Suri. Together, they become the Guardians of the Amazon and work to complete their mission: find the Blue Arrow and stop a great evil from burning the forest and destroying the entire Amazon.

Directed by Alê Camargo and Jordan Nugem.

Written by Gustavo Colombo.

Based on the Brazilian television series Taina and the Amazon’s Guardians.

Portuguese title: Tainá e os Guardiões da Amazônia – Em Busca da Flecha Azul.

‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Poster Revealed: Anime Inspired by Japanese Folktale Heads to Netflix

November 5, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 22, 2026 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Iroha Sakayori is a busy high school student whose only escape is the popular online virtual world, Tsukuyomi. Here, people use clones to live out their dreams and pursue creative freedom.

But Iroha’s ordinary life in Tokyo is suddenly flipped upside down when she finds a baby emerging from a glowing utility pole.

The infant quickly grows into a girl her own age, forcing Iroha to face an unbelievable question: Is this girl the modern-day Princess Kaguya?

Directed by Shingo Yamashita, who makes his feature-length directing debut. He previously directed the opening sequences for Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man and Urusei Yatsura.

Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, an ancient Japanese folktale.

Music by ryo (supercell), kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra and yuigot.

Owen Wilson Stars in ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis & Poster Revealed

November 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 16, 2026.

Synopsis: Charlie, a beloved family dog, is mysteriously abducted by aliens and gifted superpowers. He then sets out to fulfill his destiny and protect the people he loves — only to learn that real heroism comes from courage, kindness and believing in yourself.

Directed and produced by Shea Wageman.

Written by Raul Inglis, Steve Ball and Shea Wageman.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’: English Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed

October 31, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 31, 2025 in select markets. Nationwide on November 7, 2025.

Synopsis: The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity.

As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.

Directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han.

Written by Liane-Cho Han, Aude Py, Maïlys Vallade and Eddine Noël.

Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb

‘Zootopia 2’ Final Trailer and IMAX Poster Revealed As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

October 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 26, 2025.

Synopsis: Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.

To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Written by Jared Bush.

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

‘David’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster: Animated Musical Brings the Epic Biblical Story to Life

October 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments