Category: Films (Page 3 of 89)

‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Posters

April 4, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 14, 2026

Synopsis: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related.

When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt.

The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Directed by Cal Brunker.

Written by Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen.

‘Swapped’ Official Trailer: Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan and BAFTA winner Juno Temple Star in Body Swap Comedy

April 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 1, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a majestic bird — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

Directed by Nathan Greno (Tangled).

Written by John Whittington, Adam Karp, Nathan Greno, Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow.

Music by Siddhartha Khosla.

‘Forgotten Island’ Trailers, Release Date and Cast: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in Film Inspired by Philippine Mythology

April 1, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 25, 2026

Synopsis: High school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school, are about to embark on separate life paths.

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal, the most feared creature on the island.

When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

Original Score by Nathan Matthew David.

‘Decorado’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: GKIDS Acquires North American Rights for Alberto Vázquez’s Dark Comedy

March 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2026

Synopsis: Something is wrong in the city of Anywhere. Arnold, an unemployed middle-aged mouse, confides to his wife Maria that he suspects his entire world is nothing more than a set, and his life a scripted performance.

When his best friend Ramiro dies under mysterious circumstances, he traces the conspiracy to a monolithic corporation whose influence reaches every corner of their daily lives.

Directed by Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy: The Forgotten Children, Unicorn Wars).

Written by F. Xavier Manuel (Jasmine & Jambo) and Alberto Vázquez.

Music by Joseba Beristain.

Live-Action ‘Moana’ Official Trailer and Poster Revealed: Dwayne Johnson Returns as Maui, Joins Newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana

March 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 10, 2026

Synopsis: Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

Original Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina.

Original Score by Mark Mancina.

Auli’i Cravalho, voice of Moana in the animated movies, is one of the executive producers.

98th Oscars: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins Best Song and Best Animated Feature, ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ Wins Best Animated Short

March 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Best Animated Feature Film:
KPop Demon Hunters
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Produced by Michelle L.M. Wong.

Best Original Song:
“Golden” – Music and lyrics by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Final Trailer: Donald Glover, Luis Guzmán and Issa Rae Will Voice Yoshi, Wart and Honey Queen

March 10, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: April 1, 2026

Japanese release date: April 24, 2026

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.

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.
Donald Glover as Yoshi
Luis Guzmán as Wart
Issa Rae as Honey Queen
Glen Powell as Fox McCloud

‘Zootopia 2’ Disney+ Release Date Set for March 11

March 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: March 11, 2026

Synopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program.

But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.

Written by Jared Bush.

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

Zootopia 2 has grossed $1.859 billion as of March 3, 2026.

‘The Land of Sometimes’ Trailer and Release Date: Alisha Weir, Ewan McGregor and Helena Bonham Carter Star in Fantasy Adventure

February 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American release dates:
March 20–26, 2026 (Laemmle Glendale)
April 7, 2026 (Digital)
June 16, 2026 (DVD)

Synopsis: Twins Alfie and Elise get more than they bargained for after summoning the mysterious Wish Collector, an enigmatic character who whisks them away to The Land of Sometimes — an incredible place where all four seasons pass in just one day.

Granted with a total of six wishes, the pair soon learn that they’ll need to be careful what they wish for, embarking on a magical, musical journey filled with fantastical creatures and a truth that shines brighter than any wish: the power of family.

Directed by Leon Joosen.

Written by Tony Nottage and Marty Casella.

Based on the audiobook by Francesca Longrigg.

Original songs by Tim Rice, Pete Hobbs and Francesca Longrigg.

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Returns to Theaters: IMAX Trailer and Poster Revealed for Miyazaki’s Masterpiece

February 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 13, 2026 | U.S. and Canada

Synopsis: It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft.

When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation.

Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’: The Highest Grossing Anime of All Time Returns to Theaters

February 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will return to theatres in the United States and Canada on March 6, 2026, and for the first time ever, the film will be available on SCREENX, the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view.

The film was the #7 top-grossing film in 2025. It’s also the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America (surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which held the record for 25 years) and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $732,230,471.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published in Shueisha’s Weekly Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. The manga consists of 23 volumes and has published over 200 million units.

‘I Am Frankelda’: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast for Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature Film

February 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 12, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her.

But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life. Guided by Herneval, a tormented prince trapped between dreams and nightmares, she must restore balance between fiction and reality before both realms collapse.

Meanwhile, the sinister writer Procustes and his conspirators plot to seize control. As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse.

To rewrite their fate, she must confront a love that defies existence and reclaim her power as a storyteller — before dark forces consume her imagination and reveal horrors beyond her creation.

Spanish title: Soy Frankelda

Written and directed by Arturo Ambriz and Roy Ambriz.

New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer, Poster and Characters Revealed: Buzz, Woody and Jessie Battle an Evil Tablet

February 19, 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.

‘ChaO’ Official Trailer and Release Date: GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to Yasuhiro Aoki’s Romantic Comedy

February 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Theatrical release date: April 10, 2026.

Synopsis: In a fantastical future, humans and mermaids share a troubled coexistence.

Stephan, an anxious employee at a shipbuilding company, has big ideas to save the sea. But his life explodes into ecstatic chaos when bubbly mermaid princess Chao proposes marriage out of the blue.

Between shopping sprees, giant robots, and actual fireworks, the unlikely pair flounder through their new romance and unlock their true feelings.

Directed by Yasuhiro Aoki.

Character designs by Hirokazu Kojima.

Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu.

GKIDS Acquires Bruno Bozzetto’s ‘Allegro Non Troppo’ — New Trailer and Poster Revealed

February 11, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

GKIDS has acquired the North American rights to the Bruno Bozzetto catalog, including Allegro Non Troppo.

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the newly restored animated musical will screen at Metrograph in New York City starting March 27, 2026.

Synopsis: An enterprising producer believes he has hit upon a winning concept: a program of original animated shorts set to classical music.

Undeterred by warnings that this has already been done by an American named ‘Prisney,’ he rallies an orchestra of geriatric women, a bullish conductor, and an animator that he keeps locked in the dungeon. What could go wrong?

A gleeful sendup of Disney’s Fantasia, Allegro Non Troppo blends live-action slapstick with cheeky animation for a film as joyful and raunchy as it is thoughtful and cutting.