Category: Films (Page 1 of 89)

‘Tangles’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Seth Rogen, Abbi Jacobson and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Star in Alzheimer’s Drama

November 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: January 15, 2027 (limited) and January 22, 2027 (nationwide)

Synopsis: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her.

She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease, and the imperfect beauty of her family, in order to become the daughter they need.

Directed by Leah Nelson.

Written by Leah Nelson, Sarah Leavitt and Trev Renney.

Based on the graphic memoir Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me by Sarah Leavitt.

Original Score by Dan Romer (Lilo & Stitch).

‘Iron Boy’ Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Synopsis: Watercolor Film from Pixar Animator Sets U.S. Release

November 7, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: January 22, 2027 in select cities

Synopsis: Iron Boy follows 11-year-old Christophe in rural France, as he tries to live up to his rigid and distant father on the family farm.

But the young boy starts to lean over and collapse without warning — on the tractor, at school, at dinner… A doctor finds the solution: Christophe must wear an iron corset to keep himself upright.

Forced to reinvent his life away from the farm, Christophe discovers a new passion for music, meets a new friend, and follows her into his first mischief. But will any of this really fix what is out of balance?

French title: Le Corset

Directed by Louis Clichy (WALL-E, Up).

Written by Louis Clichy and Franck Salomé.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway’: Disney Unveils Trailer, Cast, Release Date and Poster

November 6, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: With the stress of the holidays fast approaching, the Heffley family — to Greg’s dismay — makes a last-minute decision to escape to an all-inclusive island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

As hijinks ensue, the Heffleys soon discover that paradise may not be everything it’s cracked up to be. Can their trip be saved, or will their island getaway end in disaster?

Directed by Matt Danner.

Written and produced by Jeff Kinney, creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series.

‘Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There’ Documentary Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis

October 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 20, 2026 on Amazon

Synopsis: Before he defined childhood nostalgia and arcade history with Dragon’s Lair, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, and Anastasia, Don Bluth did the unthinkable: he walked away from Disney to wage an independent war for the soul of traditional animation.

Weaving intimate modern conversations with hundreds of hours of never-before-seen personal archives, Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There reveals the unvarnished story of a master craftsman caught between art and commerce, ego and faith, and the cost of building an empire on his own terms.

Written and directed by Dave LaMattina and Chad N. Walker.

‘Ray Gunn’ Trailers: Brad Bird’s New Animated Film Stars Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits

September 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2026 in select theaters and December 18, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.

Directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Incredibles 2).

Written by Brad Bird and Matthew Robbins (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio).

Original Score by Michael Giacchino (Up, The Incredibles).

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle’ Streaming on Hulu September 28

September 22, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2026 on Hulu

Synopsis: After losing his family and watching his younger sister become a demon, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge them.

The leader of the Twelve Kizuki captures Lady Tamayo after Ubuyashiki’s attempt to stop him fails, plunging Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira into the demons’ stronghold, the Infinity Castle, where they must face off against some of their most powerful foes.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $793,594,078.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge.

‘Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA’ Documentary Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis

September 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Premieres at film festivals in 2027.

Synopsis: It was 1941. A band of ambitious, talented artists working at Disney left and told their stories their way, creating an independent studio that would go on to produce Mister Magoo, The Dick Tracy Show and Gay Purr-ee.

Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA draws from archival materials, exclusive interviews with animation experts, and original animated reenactments to create an important snapshot of a pioneering moment in American art history.

Written, produced and directed by Kevin Schreck.

Animation directed and produced by Rachel Gitlevich.

Executive produced by Tim Finn.

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‘Steps’ Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast: Netflix Puts a New Twist on Cinderella

September 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 20, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot — dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla, a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne.

Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on a quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.

Directed by Alyce Tzue (Soar) and John Ripa (Raya and the Last Dragon).

Written by Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

Original Score by Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot).

‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Teaser Trailer: An All-New Feature Film is Coming to Theaters

August 31, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Pokémon: Wild Card tells the story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?

Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.

Character Design by Akemi Hayashi.

‘Toy Story 5’ Streaming on Disney+ September 23

August 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: September 23, 2026

Synopsis: Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie.

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

Co-directed by Kenna Harris (Ciao Alberto).

Written by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris.

Produced by Lindsey Collins (Finding Dory, Turning Red).

Original score by Randy Newman.

‘Akira’ 4K Restoration Hits Theaters — Experience Neo-Tokyo in IMAX September 4

August 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026

Synopsis: July, 1988 — World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo, as the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups.

One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy — the product of human experimentation — and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears on the scene to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility.

Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness…

Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Written by Katsuhiro Otomo and Izo Hashimoto.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

August 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 29, 2026 on Netflix

Directed by Tomoaki Koshida.

Written by Yasumi Atarashi.

Original Score by Taku Iwasaki.

Synopsis: After the fierce battle between the Medicine Seller, wielder of the Sacred Sword, and the Karakasa, followed by the conflict with the Hinezumi — two major incidents born of Mononoke — peace appears, at last, to have returned to the Inner Chambers. Yet the Medicine Seller senses that something has not been laid to rest… and remains ever watchful.

Amidst this uneasy calm, Yukiko, the lawful wife of the Emperor, is blessed with a long-awaited male heir. But the joy is fleeting — the child is lost, despite all prayers offered.

Having wished to change her hollow marriage through the birth of an heir, Yukiko falls into despair… and is drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Inner Chambers.

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‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast Revealed: YouTube Children’s Series Heads to Theaters in 2027

August 7, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Your Name’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 4K Theatrical Remaster, Plus 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Release

July 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.