Category: Films (Page 3 of 85)

‘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 1, 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
Brie Larson as Rosalina
Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.

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.

‘KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along’: Netflix’s Most Popular Movie of All Time Gets Sing-Along Treatment

August 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 25, 2025 on Netflix.

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along, a full-length sing-along version of the hit film, is streaming globally on Netflix.

The release follows Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event,” a theatrical screening event that took place this past weekend in 2,180 theaters in the US, Canada, UK/Ireland and Australia/New Zealand with over 1,300 sold-out screenings across the US and Canada.

As part of the weekend’s events, the film’s voice cast, vocalists, directors and producer surprised fans in theaters in New York and Los Angeles.

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most popular movie of all time — based on total views in the first 91 days of release. It reached that milestone in just 68 days.

‘Arco’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date & Cast Revealed: Neon Brings French Animated Film to the U.S. Starring Will Ferrell and Natalie Portman

August 21, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

French release date: October 22, 2025.
U.S. release date: January 30, 2026.

Synopsis: Arco, a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future, accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril.

As Arco develops a friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together, and along with her trusted robot caretaker, Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home.

Directed by Ugo Bienvenu.

Written by Ugo Bienvenu and Félix de Givry.

Produced by Natalie Portman, Sophie Mas, Ugo Bienvenu and Félix de Givry.

HBO Max & GKIDS Expand Partnership as 20 Acclaimed Japanese Films Roll Out Beginning September 1

August 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

HBO Max and GKIDS have extended and expanded their partnership, adding twenty more films from award-winning filmmakers to the streaming platform.

On September 1, the following films will premiere on HBO Max:

Children Who Chase Lost Voices – Directed by Makoto Shinkai

Fireworks – Directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Nobuyuki Takeuchi

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko – Directed by Ayumu Watanabe (North American Streaming Debut)

Ghost Cat Anzu – Directed by Yôko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita (North American Streaming Debut)

Lonely Castle in the Mirror – Directed by Keiichi Hara (North American Streaming Debut)

Love & Pop – Directed by Hideaki Anno (North American Streaming Debut)

The Place Promised in Our Early Days – Directed by Makoto Shinkai

Your Name. – Directed by Makoto Shinkai (4K Streaming Debut)

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ IMAX Trailer and Poster Released As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

August 16, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 12, 2025.

Synopsis: Tanjiro Kamado joined the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, rush to the headquarters, only to be plunged into a mysterious place known as the Infinity Castle.

And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demons ignites.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.
Original story by Koyoharu Gotoge.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’ Now Streaming on Netflix – New Clips and Stills from the R-Rated Comedy

August 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Fixed is an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning!

As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours before the procedure.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack, and director of the Hotel Transylvania movies.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti, Steve Greenberg and Rich Lufrano.

‘Ne Zha II’ IMAX Trailer and Poster Released As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

August 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 22, 2025.

Synopsis: A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.

Now faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

Written and directed by Jiao Zi.