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).
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.
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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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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