Category: Films (Page 2 of 89)

‘The Last Blossom’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

June 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release: August 30–31, 2026

Synopsis: Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces with his only companion — a smart-mouthed flower growing out of a can — about the choices that brought him here, the woman he loved, and a child he would give everything to protect.

Directed by Baku Kinoshita.

Written by Kazuya Konomoto.

Music by cero (Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi and Tsubasa Hashimoto).

‘Ice Age: Boiling Point’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster: The $3.2 Billion Franchise Returns from Extinction with Original Cast

June 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: February 5, 2027

Directed by John C. Donkin (The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild).

Voice cast:
Ray Romano as Manny
Denis Leary as Diego
John Leguizamo as Sid
Simon Pegg as Buck Wild
Queen Latifah as Ellie

‘Adolescence of Utena’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Voice Cast and Poster: GKIDS Sets Two-Day Theatrical Release

May 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American theatrical release date: June 21–22, 2026

Synopsis: Utena enrolls in the prestigious Ohtori Academy on her quest to become a prince, and stumbles into a mysterious cabal of students dueling for possession of the “Rose Bride.” The role belongs to their classmate Anthy, an enigmatic girl who equally captivates and confuses Utena.

While fending off powerful rivals, Utena must uncover the secrets surrounding Anthy and her own desires. As the relationship between the girls intensifies, their thirst for freedom crescendos into a need for revolution.

Adolescence of Utena was originally released in Japanese theaters on August 14, 1999. It arrived on DVD and VHS in North America on October 23, 2001 as Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie — a reference to the anime series that preceded the film.

Directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.

Written by Yoji Enokido.

Music by Shinkichi Mitsumune, J. A. Seazer and Hideto Amari.

‘The Ribbon Hero’: Trailers, Release Date and Synopsis for New Anime Film from ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Director

May 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 8, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Sapphire (voiced by Saya) is the princess of a kingdom that no longer exists. Having lost everything in her homeland of Silverland to the calamity known as “Nergal,” she wanders in despair until she finally arrives in Goldland.

Though burdened by her past, she begins to find a glimmer of hope as she encounters the kindness of the people there. But as if to sneer at her peaceful new life, the calamity Nergal appears once more. The very despair that once reduced her homeland to ashes now threatens to steal the light from this land as well.

Brushing away her tears of sorrow, Sapphire takes up her sword. This is the story of a lone hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy her fate.

Directed by Yuki Igarashi (Star Wars: Visions).

Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight.

‘Toy Story 5’ Final Trailer and IMAX Poster Revealed As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

May 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: June 19, 2026

Synopsis: The toys are back and this time, 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. Will playtime ever be the same?

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

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.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

‘Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express – the Movie’ Heads to Netflix: Trailer and Release Date Revealed

May 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 1, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Six delinquents are tasked with cleaning a train as part of a community service program. But when the train suddenly takes off, chaos ensues.

Written and directed by Yohei Kameyama.

Japanese voice cast:
Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu
Anna Nagase as Makina
Mikako Komatsu as Ryoko
Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
Makoto Koichi as Kanata
Koki Uchiyama as Kurt
Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
Yuri Fujiwara as O.T.A.M.
Kensho Ono as Asami
Robert Waterman as Haga

‘Wildwood’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Star in Laika’s Stop-Motion Film

May 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: October 23, 2026

Synopsis: After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness — an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.

Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg, Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition.

As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything.

Directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings).

Written by Chris Butler (Missing Link, ParaNorman).

Based on the book written by Colin Meloy, singer/songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

Original Score by Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls).

‘Another World’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Brings Hong Kong Fantasy Drama to North America

May 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: June 5, 2026

Synopsis: Gudo is a Soul Keeper, a spirit who guides human souls into their next life. When he befriends a young girl named Yuri, he discovers that her untimely death has left her cursed with unresolved rage and regret.

As Yuri’s soul teeters on the edge of annihilation, Gudo embarks on a dangerous journey to stop her from unleashing horrible destruction on both the human world and the spirit realm.

Directed by Tommy Ng Kai Chung.

Written by Polly Yeung Po Man.

Based on the novel Sennenki: Thousand-Year Journey of an Oni by Naka Saijo.

‘Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time’ Official Trailer: Soccer Documentary Blends Animation with Archival Footage and Interviews

April 30, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 28, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: The film tells the story of Emiliano Martínez, from his childhood in Mar del Plata, Argentina to becoming known as Dibu, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world.

It was inspired by a short story about a boy who discovers he has the power to stop time and communicate with a ball that reminds him of the challenges ahead.

Spanish title: Dibu Martínez: El pibe que ataja el tiempo

Directed by Gustavo Cova.

Written by Hernán Casciari.

Illustrated by Ricardo Liniers.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Trailer and Release Date: Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor Star in Looney Tunes Courtroom Comedy

April 22, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: August 28, 2026

Synopsis: After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., a tenacious, unemployed coyote uncovers a corporate cover-up and spearheads an unhinged battle against the multinational conglomerate that’s been blowing him up in the name of profit. Also, there’s a roadrunner. And dynamite.

Directed by Dave Green.

Written by Samy Burch, Jeremy Slater and James Gunn.

Based on the article “Coyote V. Acme” by Ian Frazier.

‘Rogue Trooper’: Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Stills Revealed for New Duncan Jones Film

April 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: “Coming soon-ish” according to the teaser trailer. Expect more information during San Diego Comic-Con, July 23–26, 2026.

Synopsis: Rogue Trooper tells the story of 19, a ‘Genetic Infantryman’, who finds himself the sole-survivor of an invasion force.

Desperate to track down the traitor who sold him and his comrades out, the super soldier is accompanied by three killed-in-action squad mates, whose personalities have been stored in his gun, helmet and backpack.

Written and directed by Duncan Jones, whose films include Moon, Source Code, Warcraft and Mute.

Based on the comic strip created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons.

‘Labyrinth’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: New Anime Movie from ‘Macross’ Creator Gets Limited Theatrical Run

April 18, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: In theaters for only two days on May 10 & May 11, 2026

Synopsis: Shiori is a typical high school student who dreams of online stardom, but struggles to capture attention. After an embarrassing video of her goes viral, she gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic alter ego.

As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.

Directed by Shoji Kawamori, creator of Macross.

Written by Taichi Hashimoto.

Music by yonkey.

‘Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Viva Kids Brings Chinese Production to U.S. Theaters

April 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: September 4, 2026

Synopsis: When Tom and Jerry collide during a high-speed chase through New York’s Metropolitan Museum, they unleash a mythical compass, opening a vortex that hurls them into an ancient metropolis lost in time.

Dropped into this dangerous world, Jerry is pulled into the orbit of a cunning crime lord while Tom is mistaken for a divine messenger. To survive, Tom and Jerry must outsmart their enemies and finally work together to make it home.

Written and directed by Gang Zhang.

‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ First Look, Release Date and Synopsis: Taika Waititi and Kit Connor Star in Animated Film from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Studio

April 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Global theatrical release date: November 5, 2027

Netflix release date: December 22, 2027

Synopsis: Willy Wonka has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world.

But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of “rotten” kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes.

But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew…

Directed by Jared Stern (DC League of Super-Pets) and Elaine Bogan (Spirit Untamed).

Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’: Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson Star in New Film from ‘Ratatouille’ Director

April 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 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).

Voice cast:
Sam Rockwell as Raymond Gunn
Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova
Tom Waits as Eyera