Category: Trailers (Page 1 of 117)

‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Finn and Jake Return for 20 New Episodes

September 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 2, 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu, and October 5, 2026 on Cartoon Network internationally

Synopsis: Finn and Jake are back for more adventure and even more side quests across the wild, wonderful land of Ooo.

Wrestling toads, facing baby gladiators, and getting tangled up in one too many magic spells, it’s clear no side quest is too strange, too small, or too dangerous to take on.

Voice cast:
Sasha Knight as Finn the Human
John DiMaggio as Jake the Dog
Tom Kenny as Ice King
Hynden Walch as Princess Bubblegum
Olivia Olson as Marceline
Niki Yang as BMO

Based on the original Adventure Time series created by Pendleton Ward.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ Season 2 Trailer: Apple TV’s Fantasy Adventure Series Returns with Six New Episodes

September 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 2, 2026 on Apple TV

Synopsis: In season two, one year after their parents’ mysterious disappearance, sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm continue uncovering the secrets of Ferryport Landing, where fairy tales and fairy tale creatures are real, as they face new adventures and mysteries.

Based on the books by Michael Buckley.

Developed by Amy Higgins (Star vs. the Forces of Evil) and Erica Rothschild (Sofia the First).

‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special (2026) Trailer and Release Date: Kieran Culkin Guest Stars as the Devil in Hulu Exclusive Episode

September 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 5, 2026 on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International)

Episode title: Happy Hell-o-ween

Synopsis: Brian and Stewie find themselves in Hell – not an annoying day, the actual underworld – paying for 24 seasons’ worth of bad behavior. When they manage to annoy even the Devil himself, they end up in charge.

Voice cast:
Seth MacFarlane as Peter, Brian, Stewie and Quagmire
Alex Borstein as Lois
Seth Green as Chris
Mila Kunis as Meg
Arif Zahir as Cleveland Brown
Mike Henry as John Herbert
Patrick Warburton as Joe Swanson
Kieran Culkin as the Devil

‘Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date and Stills

September 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 8, 2026 on Netflix

The season will be split in two, with the second half premiering Spring 2027.

Synopsis: Sophia, Wildstar, and the rest of the Sapphires are back on Unicorn Academy’s good side and are using their magical new wings to go on rescue missions around the island.

But when a series of mysterious disasters begin plaguing the island, they all must work together to uncover more of the island’s secrets.

Created by Michelle and Robert Lamoreaux.

‘Doozie’s Doghouse’ Season 1 Trailer and Release Date: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Spin-Off Stars Gabby’s Little Sister

September 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 9, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Doozie is pinching into her very own Doghouse for some puppy-riffic adventures with her best pup Puggie and all her Doozie Dogs.

Doozie’s Doghouse is a mixed-media series filled with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play.

Created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey.

‘Ray Gunn’ Trailer: Brad Bird’s New Animated Film Stars Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits

September 23, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2026 in select theaters and 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).

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle’ Streaming on Hulu September 28

September 22, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2026 on Hulu

Synopsis: After losing his family and watching his younger sister become a demon, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge them.

The leader of the Twelve Kizuki captures Lady Tamayo after Ubuyashiki’s attempt to stop him fails, plunging Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira into the demons’ stronghold, the Infinity Castle, where they must face off against some of their most powerful foes.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $793,594,078.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge.

‘Bride of the Barrier Master’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast

September 21, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January, 2027 on Netflix

Synopsis: For centuries, Japan has been protected from outside threats by five sacred pillar stones.

Hana Ichise was born into a branch family of sorcerers tasked with protecting one of these pillar stones. From a young age, she was constantly compared to her exceptionally talented twin older sister and subjected to mistreatment.

One day, Hana suddenly awakens to an immense power. However, longing for a peaceful, ordinary life, she conceals her abilities and continues living as a seemingly mediocre sorcerer.

But Saku Ichinomiya, the young head of the main family, sees through her hidden power and unexpectedly presses her to marry him.

Will Hana finally be able to obtain the quiet life she has always wished for?

Directed by Toru Kitahata.

Written by Yuko Kakihara.

Based on the light novels by Kureha and Bodax.

Character Design by Minami Murayama.

Music by Yukari Hashimoto, Ruka Kawada and RON.

‘Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA’ Documentary Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis

September 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Premieres at film festivals in 2027.

Synopsis: It was 1941. A band of ambitious, talented artists working at Disney left and told their stories their way, creating an independent studio that would go on to produce Mister Magoo, The Dick Tracy Show and Gay Purr-ee.

Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA draws from archival materials, exclusive interviews with animation experts, and original animated reenactments to create an important snapshot of a pioneering moment in American art history.

Written, produced and directed by Kevin Schreck.

Animation directed and produced by Rachel Gitlevich.

Executive produced by Tim Finn.

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‘Steps’ Teaser Trailer: Netflix Puts a New Twist on Classic Cinderella Fairy Tale

September 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 20, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot — dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla, a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne.

Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on a quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.

Directed by Alyce Tzue (Soar) and John Ripa (Raya and the Last Dragon).

Written by Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci.

Original Score by Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot).

‘Haunted Hotel’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Supernatural Comedy Starring Will Forte Returns with 8 New Episodes

September 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 9, 2026 on Netflix

Series synopsis: A single mother tries to run the world’s most haunted hotel with her ghost brother, two kids, a demon trapped in a little boy’s body, and an ever growing collection of ghosts, monsters, and supernatural disasters.

Voice cast:
Will Forte as Nathan
Eliza Coupe as Katherine
Skyler Gisondo as Ben
Natalie Palamides as Esther
Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon

Created by Matt Roller.

Executive produced by Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon, Steve Levy and Matt Roller.

‘Angel’s Egg’ Arrives on 4K Ultra HD September 22 — ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Director’s Film Gets New Restoration

September 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 22, 2026 on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Synopsis: In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms — a treasure that she believes is an angel’s egg.

A boy with a gun arrives in search of a bird he saw in his dream. At first it seems as if feelings of sympathy are developing between the two. Then, one night, the boy crushes her precious egg.

Written and directed by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), in creative collaboration with Yoshitaka Amano (Vampire Hunter D).

Originally released December 15, 1985.

‘Blue Box’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Netflix Anime Returns After 2 Years

September 1, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 4, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Blue Box follows Taiki Inomata, a student at Eimei Junior and Senior High who is a member of the boys’ badminton team. Every morning, he trains alongside his crush Chinatsu Kano, who is on the girls’ basketball team.

When Chinatsu’s parents leave Japan to work abroad, she moves in with Taiki’s family, and Taiki aims to slowly develop his relationship with her as they each pursue their sports dreams.

Directed by Daisuke Sako.

Written by Yuko Kakihara.

Based on the manga by Kouji Miura.

Music by Takashi Ohmama.

Character Design by Miho Tanino.

‘Pokémon: Wild Card’ Teaser Trailer: An All-New Feature Film is Coming to Theaters

August 31, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027

Synopsis: Pokémon: Wild Card tells the story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?

Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada.

Character Design by Akemi Hayashi.

‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ Teaser Trailer: New Stop-Motion Series from ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Studio

August 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2027 on Disney XD and Disney+

Synopsis: Join our unlikely heroes, Sirfetch’d and Pichu, in their gallant quest to protect Pokémon across Galar!

While their missions might rarely go as planned, their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown.

Directed by Tom Parkinson (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom).

Animation Studio: Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep)