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‘All You Need Is Kill’ Anime Adaptation: Trailer, Release Date and Cast Revealed

October 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Japanese release date: January 9, 2026.

U.S. release date: January 16, 2026.

Synopsis: Set in the year 20XX, All You Need Is Kill follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.”

When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again.

Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle.

Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

Directed by Kenichiro Akimoto.
Co-directed by Yukinori Nakamura.
Written by Yuichiro Kido.
Character designs by Izumi Murakami.
Music by Yasuhiro Maeda.
Theme song “Tsuretette” by AKASAKI.

Based on the light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.

‘The Twits’ Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast: New Roald Dahl Adaptation from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Director Comes to Netflix

October 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 17, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Twits tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia.

But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps, are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save the city.

Directed by Phil Johnston (Zootopia, Ralph Breaks the Internet).

Written by Phil Johnston and Meg Favreau (Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City).

Co-directed by Katie Shanahan (Centaurworld) and Todd Demong (How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World).

Animation by Jellyfish Pictures (The Boss Baby, The Bad Guys).

‘Death Stranding Mosquito’ Teaser Trailer: Anime Film Expands Hideo Kojima’s Video Game Universe

October 6, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD

Video game synopses: Death Stranding was released in 2019 and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It features performances from Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo Del Toro and more. As Sam Porter Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released this past June and added Elle Fanning to the cast. Players were able to rejoin Sam and his companions as they journey across Australia on a new journey to save humanity from extinction and discover the answer to the haunting question: Should we have connected?

Produced by Hideo Kojima.

Directed by Hiroshi Miyamoto.

Written by Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves).

‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel Confirmed — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Return to Theaters in 2027

September 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 23, 2027

The Simpsons family and the residents of Springfield are heading back to the big screen twenty years after The Simpsons Movie premiered.

Produced by 20th Television Animation and Gracie Films.

Executive produced by creator Matt Groening.

Starring Dan Castellaneta, Yeardly Smith, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer.

‘In Your Dreams’: Netflix Reveals Official Trailer for Animated Movie from Former Pixar Storyboard Artist Alex Woo

September 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure that follows Stevie and her brother Elliot as they journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams.

If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true… the perfect family.

Directed by Alex Woo.

Co-directed by Erik Benson.

Written by Erik Benson, Alex Woo and Stanley Moore.

‘Stitch Head’ Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Stills and Poster: Animated Movie Based on Children’s Book Series Arrives this Halloween

September 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: October 29, 2025.

Synopsis: High above the town of Grubbers Nubbin, in a castle laboratory, a mad professor brings monstrous creations to (almost) life… and then promptly forgets all about them.

So, who runs the castle? Who keeps the monsters in line, so the townsfolk don’t form an angry mob? That job falls to Stitch Head — the professor’s very first creation. He does it all, unnoticed and unthanked.

But when a freak show rolls into town, its owner, Fulbert Freakfinder, offers Stitch Head fame, fortune and maybe even love.

Written and directed by Steve Hudson.
Co-directed by Toby Genkel.
Based on the books by Guy Bass.

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ Trailer, Release Date and Poster: Compilation Film Heads to Theaters Before Series Returns for Season 3

September 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: December 5, 2025.

Japanese theatrical release date: November 7, 2025.

Synopsis: A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away.

Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident.

In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, the most wicked sorcerer in history. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji’s execution for his perceived crimes.

Based on the manga by Gege Akutami.

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’: Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Stills Revealed for Adaptation of Bestselling Children’s Book

September 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: March 20, 2026.

Synopsis: The Pout-Pout Fish follows an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish, a pouty introvert, and Pip, an energetic sea dragon, on a quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.

Directed by Ricard Cussó.
Co-directed by Rio Harrington.
Written by Elise Allen, Elie Choufany and Dominic Morris.

Based on the New York Times bestselling children’s book series written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Set for 2026: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black & Charlie Day Return — First Teaser Released

September 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Written by Matthew Fogel.

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

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Premieres September 17 on Disney+

September 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: September 17, 2025.

Synopsis: Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien life forms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina.

Written by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer and Mike Jones.

Voice cast:
Yonas Kibreab as Elio
Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga
Remy Edgerly as Glordon
Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon
Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa
Shirley Henderson as OOOOO

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Sequel to Hit Anime Series Heads to Theaters and IMAX

September 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: October 24, 2025.

Synopsis: Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed.

As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man.

Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara.
Written by Hiroshi Seko.
Based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

‘The Last Whale Singer’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis & Poster: A Young Humpback Whale Must Find His Voice to Save His Home

September 5, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD, 2026.

Synopsis: Vincent, a teenage humpback whale, is the orphaned son of the last Whale Singer, whose magical song once protected the oceans. Burdened by the loss of his parents, Vincent doubts his own abilities.

When the monstrous Leviathan escapes from a melting iceberg, threatening all marine life with its deadly ink, Vincent must find his own song to stop the threat.

But overwhelmed by self-doubt, he instead embarks on a perilous journey into the deep sea to bring his parents back from the mythical Star Pool, hoping his father can defeat the Leviathan in his place.

Joined by Walter, his finicky sucker fish nanny, and Darya, a brave deaf orca, Vincent must face his fears, accept his loss, and discover his own song to save the oceans.

Written and directed by Reza Memari.

‘Elli and Her Monster Team’ Trailer, Release Date, Clips and Poster: What Happens When a Ghost Chooses Kindness Over Fear?

September 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: September 12, 2025.

Synopsis: Elli isn’t like other ghosts. She would rather play games and lend a helping hand than scare.

But when humans start capturing ghosts across town, she must team up with a lovable crew of misfit monsters to rescue her family and save all of monster-kind.

Soaring through the skies and unlocking her ghostly gifts, Elli learns that her greatest power isn’t scaring people — it’s showing them kindness.

Written & directed by Piet De Rycker and Jesper Møller.

‘100 Meters’ Trailer, Release Date, Cast & Poster: GKIDS Brings Track and Field Anime to U.S. Theaters

August 30, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Netflix release date: December 31, 2025.

U.S. theatrical release date: October 10, 2025 (Los Angeles) and October 12–14, 2025 (nationwide event release).

Synopsis: 100 Meters follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort.

But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what.

Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.

Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa.
Written by Yasuyuki Muto.
Based on the manga by Uoto.
Score composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi.
Theme song is “Rashisa” by Higedan.

‘Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning’ Trailer & Release Date: South Korean Animated Horror Film Coming to North America

August 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 17, 2025.

Synopsis: When a demonic uprising threatens to end the world as they know it, a monk and an excommunicated priest join forces to protect a powerful young boy and the next generation of magic.

Directed by Kim Dong-Chul.

Written by Lee Dong Ha.

Based on the novel Toemarok by Lee Woo-hyeok.