U.S. release date: February 19, 2027
Synopsis: On his first day of school, JJ discovers that his beloved stuffed bear, Boba, has gone missing.
JJ and his friends Cody, CeCe, and Nina embark on a quest that transports them to a magical land ruled by Princess Harmony, who has created a world with one rule: no singing.
Directed by Kat Good.
Written by Adam Pava.
Songs executive produced by Justin Tranter.
North American theatrical release date: August 14, 2026
4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray release date: August 25, 2026
Synopsis: One morning, rural schoolgirl Mitsuha and city kid Taki awaken to discover that they’ve switched bodies. When the two strangers finally meet, the true nature of their connection threatens to seal their fate.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Your Name remains the highest-grossing original Japanese animated feature of all time, with a worldwide box office of over $400 million.
Your Name will screen in both its original Japanese language and English dub.
Release date: August 11, 2026 on Digital and September 15, 2026 on Blu-ray and DVD, exclusively through Amazon
Synopsis: A village boy travels to Shanghai, desperate to save his sick father and pay off medical debt.
Recruited by a local Kung Fu gym, he enters “Shanghai Fight Night,” a brutal tournament packed with elite fighters and techniques from around the world.
Embodying the fading tradition of Chinese martial arts, he embarks on a tale of heritage, sacrifice, and the ultimate pursuit of victory.
Directed by Sun Haipeng.
Written by Sun Haipeng, Shen Cheng, Zhang Ting and Shi Mai.
Original Chinese title: I Am What I Am 2
Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026, in both the original Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub
Synopsis: San and Mayu attend an all-girls school on a warm and tranquil island. When war reaches their shores, they are ordered to help nurse the wounded in a military hospital hidden away in a cave. Amidst escalating death and brutality, the friends struggle to find solace in their fragile lives.
Directed by Yukimitsu Ina.
Written by Taku Kishimoto and Yukimitsu Ina.
Based on the manga by Machiko Kyo.
Music by Kensuke Ushio.
Release date: July 25, 2026 on Paramount+
Synopsis: Avatar Aang, the world’s last Airbender, learn of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.
Directed by Lauren Montgomery.
Co-directed by Steve Ahn and William Mata.
Screenplay by Tim Hedrick and Christopher Yost.
Story by Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick and Kenneth Lin.
Based on the animated series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Peacock release date: July 30, 2026
Synopsis: In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario and Luigi meet Yoshi, try to reform a miniaturized Bowser, and eagerly look forward to Peach’s birthday party.
But then, a call for help sends the crew across the galaxy to face new worlds and unexpected threats, meeting new characters like Rosalina and Bowser Jr. along the way.
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.
Theatrical release date: April 16, 2027
Synopsis: When Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone, and Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket, are brought together to prepare for the inaugural launch of this revolutionary rocket, there are immediate sparks, but neither is particularly adept at romance.
Life becomes more complicated when three unruly aliens take refuge in Joe’s home. Dunk, Welly and Shirm are on the interplanetary run from a zealous-yet-inept officer of the law named Zandro. The aliens determine that Fran’s rocket could provide their means of getting back home to safety.
Directed by:
Eric Guillon (Despicable Me 3)
Claire Dodgson (Minions: The Rise of Gru)
Jonathan Del Val (The Secret Life of Pets 2)
Release date: December 23, 2026
Synopsis: One angry bird will face his greatest challenge yet, surviving fatherhood… while saving the world!
Directed by John Rice (The Angry Birds Movie).
Written by Thurop Van Orman (The Angry Birds Movie 2).
Produced by:
John Cohen (Despicable Me)
Dan Chuba (The Mitchells vs. the Machines)
Carla Connor (The Willoughbys)
Original Score by Heitor Pereira (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish).
Release date: TBD (Screening with Gatto in March, 2027 is a possibility).
Synopsis: Dory confuses a plastic bag for a gentle jellyfish and is moved by its curious nature. She falls head-over-fins in love, but it doesn’t take long for her new romantic entanglement to escalate from a little clingy to outright toxic — and in desperate need of intervention.
Directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj (Win or Lose, Borrowed Time).
Original Score by Nami Melumad (Dream Productions).
Ellen DeGeneres returns as Dory.
U.S. theatrical release date: November 25, 2026
Synopsis: Stitch may have finally met his match in Scratch, a mischievous and mysterious cat who Lilo introduces as the newest member of their ‘ohana.
While Lilo runs off to do some errands, Stitch is left in charge of this chaotic creature who leaves a wake of destruction in its path.
The short combines hand-drawn and CG animation, along with watercolor backgrounds.
Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce.
Voice cast:
Chris Sanders as Stitch
Maia Kealoha as Lilo
Release date: December 11, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach.
But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.
Written by Fanny Burdino and Samuel Doux.
Based on the graphic novel by AJ Dungo.
Voice cast:
Will Sharpe as AJ
Stephanie Hsu as Kristen
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.
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
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).
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
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