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‘Tangles’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Seth Rogen, Abbi Jacobson and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Star in Alzheimer’s Drama

November 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: January 15, 2027 (limited) and January 22, 2027 (nationwide)

Synopsis: When Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her.

She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease, and the imperfect beauty of her family, in order to become the daughter they need.

Directed by Leah Nelson.

Written by Leah Nelson, Sarah Leavitt and Trev Renney.

Based on the graphic memoir Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me by Sarah Leavitt.

Original Score by Dan Romer (Lilo & Stitch).

‘Dunk the Halls’ 2026: Spurs vs. Knicks Christmas Day Game Gets Animated on Disney and ESPN Platforms

November 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

When: Friday, December 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST

Where to watch: ESPN2, Disney Channel, Disney+ and the ESPN app

Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up once again to present the 2026 edition of Dunk the Halls on Christmas Day, when the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals.

New this year:
Angel (Experiment 624) makes her first-ever Dunk the Halls appearance and headlines Angel’s Halftime Video Dance Party.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Angel and Stitch will take part in the game.

New “Main Street Memories” will revisit the dunk contest from the original Dunk the Halls and last year’s Christmas Parade.

New Hidden Mickeys, visual gags and Christmas memories from NBA stars will appear throughout the presentation.

‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton’ Trailer and Release Date: SpongeBob SquarePants Must Save Christmas in New Special

November 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 27, 2026 on Nickelodeon and Paramount+

Synopsis: SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs and an unlikely group of friends must team up to save Christmas after Plankton takes over the North Pole.

Lewis Black guest stars as Santa.

A new episode of The Patrick Star Show, “Snowbound! A Star Family Christmas,” will premiere immediately following the special on Nickelodeon.

‘Iron Boy’ Trailer, Release Date, Cast and Synopsis: Watercolor Film from Pixar Animator Sets U.S. Release

November 7, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release date: January 22, 2027 in select cities

Synopsis: Iron Boy follows 11-year-old Christophe in rural France, as he tries to live up to his rigid and distant father on the family farm.

But the young boy starts to lean over and collapse without warning — on the tractor, at school, at dinner… A doctor finds the solution: Christophe must wear an iron corset to keep himself upright.

Forced to reinvent his life away from the farm, Christophe discovers a new passion for music, meets a new friend, and follows her into his first mischief. But will any of this really fix what is out of balance?

French title: Le Corset

Directed by Louis Clichy (WALL-E, Up).

Written by Louis Clichy and Franck Salomé.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: The Getaway’: Disney Unveils Trailer, Cast, Release Date and Poster

November 6, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: With the stress of the holidays fast approaching, the Heffley family — to Greg’s dismay — makes a last-minute decision to escape to an all-inclusive island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

As hijinks ensue, the Heffleys soon discover that paradise may not be everything it’s cracked up to be. Can their trip be saved, or will their island getaway end in disaster?

Directed by Matt Danner.

Written and produced by Jeff Kinney, creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series.

‘Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy’: Trailer, Music Video and Release Date Revealed for New Christmas Special

November 5, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 13, 2026 on Apple TV

Synopsis: In Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy, the Peanuts kids are on their best behavior — but Snoopy has landed on Santa’s naughty list.

With just 12 days until Christmas, he sets out to prove he’s not such a bad beagle after all, discovering along the way that the season is about more than gifts.

Directed by Matt Ferguson.

Written by Alex Galatis.

Original Score By Jeff Morrow.

Original Music by John Legend, Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges and Laufey.

‘Play-Doh with Margo’ Trailer: New YouTube Series for Preschoolers Features Animated Short Stories

October 29, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 30, 2026 on YouTube

Synopsis: In each episode, after Margo welcomes viewers, she discovers something that sparks the episode’s “What if…?” question and previews the featured creation during “The Unsquish.”

She shapes the idea with Play-Doh compound in “Imaginoodle” and explores ways to customize it in “Switch-Up.”

The “Can-Can Shuffle” then determines what comes next: a “Mission Make,” an upbeat “Silly Song” or a real-world “Exploration.”

Finally, the finished creation comes to life in an animated short story.

The series currently has 42 episodes planned, with new installments rolling out weekly in five languages: English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish.

‘MrBeast Lab’ Series Trailer and Release Date: World’s Biggest YouTuber Debuts Show Inspired by Toy Line — Watch Episode 1 Now!

October 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 1, 2026 on YouTube

Synopsis: With the Lab destroyed and the evil Shroud hot on their trail, Jimmy and his team follow a mysterious signal that may lead them to Banana, their friend presumed dead. Now, Jimmy, Panthar and the crew will stop at nothing to bring Banana home.

Created by Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast).

Ben Bjelajac and Michael Cruz serve as showrunners.

Written by Ben Bjelajac, Michael Cruz, Jameel Saleem, Lillian Yu, Conor Hanney, Charley Feldman and Daniel Kibblesmith.

Super Bowl LXI Gets Animated in ‘Star Wars Funday Football’ Telecast on Disney Platforms

October 20, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

ESPN, Lucasfilm, Disney and the NFL will present a real-time, animated alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI set in the Star Wars galaxy and featuring characters from across the franchise, including original 1977 cast member Anthony Daniels returning to voice C-3PO.

Star Wars Funday Football will stream live in the U.S. on Disney+ and the ESPN App and air on Disney Channel and Disney XD on February 14, 2027.

The Star Wars animated telecast will recreate every play of Super Bowl LXI in real time, transforming players on the field into animated avatars, while Star Wars characters sub in during key moments and various Easter eggs appear throughout the game.

‘Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There’ Documentary Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis

October 16, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 20, 2026 on Amazon

Synopsis: Before he defined childhood nostalgia and arcade history with Dragon’s Lair, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, and Anastasia, Don Bluth did the unthinkable: he walked away from Disney to wage an independent war for the soul of traditional animation.

Weaving intimate modern conversations with hundreds of hours of never-before-seen personal archives, Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There reveals the unvarnished story of a master craftsman caught between art and commerce, ego and faith, and the cost of building an empire on his own terms.

Written and directed by Dave LaMattina and Chad N. Walker.

‘A Proud Family Wizmas’: Trailer, Release Date, Guest Cast and Poster Revealed for Disney+ Christmas Special

October 15, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 14, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: After her rant about Wizmas and the commercialization of Christmas causes Santa to quit on Christmas eve, Penny Proud finds herself guilted into putting on the red suit and replacing him.

And in the process of delivering Yuletide cheer with the help of Santa’s irreverent elves, she discovers that indeed the Christmas spirit is still alive.

Directed by Bruce W. Smith.

Written by Ralph Farquhar.

Co-directed by David H. Brooks.

Music by Kurt Farquhar.

‘Common Side Effects’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Mushroom Thriller Returns to Adult Swim and HBO Max

October 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 24, 2027 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: Season 2 continues the story of Marshall and Frances, who share a secret: a mushroom that can cure almost anything. Now fugitives, the two former lab partners face the enormous consequences of their discovery.

Created by Joe Bennett (Scavengers Reign) and Steve Hely (American Dad!).

Executive produced by Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office).

‘Go With the Clouds, North-by-Northwest’ Official Trailer: Aki Irie’s Manga Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation

October 9, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2007

Synopsis: Sometimes a journey. Sometimes a mystery. Welcome to Land’s End, Iceland, 64 degrees north.

17-year-old Kei Miyama carries three secrets: he can talk to cars, he can’t talk to girls, and, well… he’s a detective.

One day, he’s bringing home a runaway dog. The next, he’s tracking down a stranger’s love at first sight.

Directed by Yosuke Kubo.

Written by Takashi Sano.

Character Design by Chikashi Kubot.

Based on the manga series by Aki Irie.

Starring Tomohiro Ono as Kei Miyama.

‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ Trailer and Release Date: Goku, Vegeta and Universe 7 Get Visual Upgrades

October 4, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 11, 2026 on Crunchyroll and Hulu. October 17, 2026 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Set several years after the fierce battle against Majin Buu, the series finds Earth enjoying a rare period of peace.

At the same time, Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens from a long slumber. Upon hearing rumours of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, Beerus sets his sights on Goku.

As the strongest being in the universe arrives on Earth, Goku and his allies are drawn into a cosmic battle that will shake the entire universe.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is the newly enhanced version of Dragon Ball Super, with improved story, animation, dialogue, music and sound.

Original Work, Story and Character Design by Akira Toriyama.