Based on the classic children’s book by A. A. Milne, The Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh is Kartoon Studios’ largest production to date, with over 200 six-minute shorts and five holiday specials planned, beginning with A Hundred Acre Christmas on Prime Video.
Release date: December 24, 2025.
Release date: January 31, 2025 on YouTube.
Synopsis: Barney, Baby Bop and friends go on a musical, imagination-filled journey of self-love when Baby Bop discovers that she suddenly has the power to glow… Or does she?
When Baby Bop accidentally launches her friend’s toy rocket into outer space, she loses the rocket and her glow powers too. She is determined to get both back with the help of Barney and her friends.
The special will introduce Bartholomew Bookworm to the Barney’s World franchise. This new character lives at the library and loves to help others learn.
Crunchyroll has announced a new anime series adapted from Sucker Punch Productions’ critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima video game and its “Legends” cooperative multiplayer mode.
The anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Solo Leveling. The adaptation will be directed by Takanobu Mizuno and written by Gen Urobuchi.
The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027.
Release date: January 29, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: The series explores Peter Parker’s origin story and early days as Spider-Man, and is set in an alternate timeline from the main films and television series of the MCU where Norman Osborn becomes Parker’s mentor instead of Tony Stark.
Created by Jeff Trammell (Craig of the Creek, The Owl House).
Release date: February 19, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: Win or Lose follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game.
The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character — the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire — with funny, emotional and uniquely animated perspectives.
Release date: January 24, 2025 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis: The series stars Eva, a creative owlet who lives next door to her best friend Lucy in the woodland world of Treetopington. With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva goes on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her diary along the way.
Season two takes viewers through a night in the life of Eva. Whether she’s planning a backyard campout with her friends or saving the town’s Spring Acorn Roll from hungry squirrels, Eva tackles her goals with conviction and flair.
Based on the book series “Owl Diaries” by Rebecca Elliott.
Release date: January 16, 2025 on Netflix.
Season 2 synopsis: Now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time.
Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.
Release date:
January 11, 2025 (Part 1)
July 14, 2025 (Part 2)
Synopsis: Follow the story of ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family.
Sakamoto will face The Order from the Japanese Association of Assassins and a mysterious individual known as X who targets assassins.
Written by Taku Kishimoto.
Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.
Directed by Masaki Watanabe.
Character design by Yo Moriyama.
Music by Yuki Hayashi.
SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will provide live commentary for NFL Wild Card Game Live from Bikini Bottom on Nickelodeon as the Los Angeles Chargers face the Houston Texans on January 11 at 4:30 PM ET.
Joining the special broadcast are CBS Sports’ Nate Burleson and NFL Slimetime’s Dylan Schefter, alongside Sandy Cheeks, Dora the Explorer, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
Special effects and features include:
– A slime-shooting submarine blimp
– Pizza-tossing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
– PAW Patrol-themed “SkyeCam”
– End zone clam cannons firing slime and Krabby Patties
– A Henry Danger: The Movie sneak peek at halftime
If you miss the live matchup, tune in to Nickelodeon on January 15 at 8 PM ET/PT for Bikini Bottom Breakdown: NFL Wild Card to relive the best moments.
Release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Series synopsis: Dan Da Dan follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek.
The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them — Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.
To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted.
In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities.
Release date: 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Synopsis: The action-adventure series follows Leo, an ordinary 12-year-old boy with an extraordinary talent and a huge problem.
The once-thriving world of Iko is in tatters at the mercy of the Giants who rule the 10 realms. Only one hero can save them… and he’s the size of a flea.
Young Leo is plucked from another world to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have kept the 10 realms under their control.
Developed by Guy Toubes (Transformers: Robots in Disguise) and Dan Creteur (Miraculous).
A trailer will be released at a later date.
Release date: April 30, 2025.
Synopsis: Rome is desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul and the home of Asterix and Obelix.
The secret to the Gauls’ battle superiority is a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome.
Created by Alain Chabat. Based on the original work by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
Release date: January 26, 2025 on Netflix.
Season 1 synopsis: Percival lives with his grandfather in a remote area called “the Finger of God” — but the world would not allow this peace to last. An encounter with a mysterious knight changes Percival’s destiny and reveals a startling secret, causing him to set out on an endless journey.
Season 2 synopsis: After the harrowing battle with Mela-Galland, the Four Knights set forth to find a way into Camelot — but the path is rife with danger and adventure!
Based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki.
Directed by Maki Odaira.
Written by Shigeru Murakoshi.
Character designs by Yoichi Takada.
Music by Kohta Yamamoto.
Release date: February 2, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Common Side Effects follows Marshall and Frances, two former high school lab partners who share a secret: Marshall has discovered the world’s greatest medicine, a mushroom that can heal almost anything.
But getting it out into the world won’t be easy — the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all conspiring to stop them.
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).
Release date: January 16, 2025 on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Harley and Ivy find themselves in Metropolis — the home of Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet.
Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all fingers point to Lex Luthor, Lena Luthor and Brainiac.
But fear not, Harley and Ivy’s misfit pals will have their backs on this wild adventure in Superman’s backyard.
Developed by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey, who also serves as showrunner.
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