Release date: March 6, 2026.
Synopsis: In Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals.
Using the new technology, Mabel will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.
Directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears).
Written by Daniel Chong and Jesse Andrews (Luca).
Produced by Nicole Grindle (Incredibles 2).
Release date: August 8, 2025 (IFC Center in New York) and August 15, 2025 (Laemmle Theatres in Glendale, CA), with more locations to follow.
Synopsis: It’s the day after Christmas in suburban Florida and Billy 5000 and his friends pass the seemingly endless days by slacking, shoplifting, and beatboxing.
In between lounging on the beach and sneaking into pools, Billy spends his time hustling on the food-on-demand app Grubster, desperate to make $5,000 before New Year’s Eve.
As he darts around the city delivering to a series of oddball characters, a routine stop at the mysterious Dolphin Groves Juice Company leads to a run-in with his former classmate and crush, Rozebud, and a surprise backpack stowaway, Donut — a bizarre creature from another world.
But Dr. Dolphin, the powerful orange juice CEO, will do anything to get Donut back, and Billy is forced to make hard choices about love, friendship, and how far he’ll go for financial security in a world ruled by capitalism.
Written and directed by Julian Glander.
Release date: December 19, 2025.
Synopsis: Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
Directed by Derek Drymon.
Written by Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman, Marc Ceccarelli and Kaz.
Release date: November 6, 2026.
Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
Known for taking things too far, this could be his last chance to prove himself… or lose his magical hat!
Written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja.
Release date: July 18, 2025.
Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots).
Written by Pam Brady (South Park).
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.
World premiere date: June 9, 2025 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. A theatrical release date will be announced at a later date.
Synopsis: When a group of farm animals rebel and drive their neglectful farmer off the land, life is good, and the dream of a free, equitable future feels within reach.
But power struggles among some of literature’s most infamous characters soon unfold, and the realities of living in a world designed for mankind complicate and corrupt their original vision and intentions.
Directed by Andy Serkis (Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle).
Written by Nicholas Stoller, Rupert Wyatt and Andy Serkis.
Based on the novella by George Orwell.
Intended for mature audiences.
Release date: TBD (2025/2026)
Synopsis: In a 17th-century Swedish Livonian village, constant rain and drunkenness prevail.
When a stolen relic sparks witchcraft accusations, an 80-year-old self-proclaimed werewolf named the Dog of God arrives with a mysterious gift: The Devil’s Balls.
This triggers a chain of unexpected events that climaxes in a wild sexual rave party, transforming the village into a frenzy of unleashed desires.
Voice cast:
Jurgis Spulenieks
Kristians Karelins
Einars Repse
Agate Krista
Regnars Vaivars
Armands Bergis
Directed by Lauris Abele and Raitis Abele.
Written by Lauris Abele, Raitis Abele, Ivo Briedis and Harijs Grundmanis.
North American theatrical release date: November 7, 2025.
Digital purchase and rental: November 28, 2025.
Synopsis: Edda, a young mouse, dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix.
What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.
Directed by Waldemar Fast.
Written by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton, John T. Reynolds and Ben Alexander Safier.
Release date: June 20, 2025.
Synopsis: Elio is a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession who’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide.
There, Elio is mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader and must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate an intergalactic crisis, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.
Directed by Madeline Sharafian (Burrow), Domee Shi (Turning Red) and Adrian Molina (Coco).
Written by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer and Mike Jones.
Nickelodeon is celebrating Dora the Explorer’s 25th anniversary with an all-new live-action movie, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, debuting July 2, 2025 on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon in the U.S., and shortly after around the world.
Synopsis: Dora and her friends will trek through the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
Directed by Alberto Belli (The Naughty Nine) and written by JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?).
Release date: November 26, 2025.
Synopsis: Judy and Nick find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down.
To crack the case, they must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.
Written by Jared Bush.
Release date: June 6, 2025 on Hulu.
Synopsis: The anthology film follows three warriors: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge; a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession; and a World War II pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause.
But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent — the ultimate killer of killers.
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Co-directed by Josh Wassung.
Written by Micho Robert Rutare and Dan Trachtenberg.
World premiere: Week of June 8, 2025 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Synopsis: Noboru is a 10-year-old Japanese descendant searching for his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather, Hideo, to learn more about his family.
Despite having always avoided his past, Hideo agrees to share his story. As Noboru delves into his family’s history, he discovers an uncle he never knew existed.
Directed by Célia Catunda.
Written by Rita Catunda.
Based on the novel Nihonjin by Oscar Nakasato.
Inspired by the works of painter Oscar Oiwa.
Animated by Pinguim Content.
Release date: August 1, 2025.
Synopsis: The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Directed by Pierre Perifel.
Co-Directed by JP Sans.
Based on the books by Aaron Blabey.
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