Synopsis: While slugs move across the kitchen floor, Noémie sketches a portrait of herself that is shifting and fragmented, on the border between the personal sphere and the hubbub of the world.
A short film by Noémie Marsily.
Whatever Moves Is Alive screened at over 50 festivals worldwide, including London International Animation Festival, Annecy, Giraf, Guanajuato International Film Festival and Anima, where it won “Best Belgian Short Film.”
Release date: December 19, 2025.
Synopsis: In a kingdom torn by fear and corruption, a shepherd boy is called to stand against a giant and the darkness behind him.
With nothing but faith, courage, and a sling, he defies an empire and awakens the heart of a nation.
From the quiet hills of Bethlehem to the roar of the battlefield, his journey will shape kings, test hearts, and reveal that the greatest strength is found in trust, not power.
Directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes.
Synopsis: Bruce, a young theatre director, is desperately trying to rehearse the perfect birthday only to realize that the unexpected cannot be avoided in his play nor in his life.
Directed by:
Celia Alcina Matesanz
Fuxuan Deng
Pontheera Nimmanakiat
Ané Quintana
Hongru Su
Music by Pierre Mendola.
Sound design and mix by Mathieu Tiger.
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Release date: November 17, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Follow Gabby and the Gabby Cats down the rainbow glittery trail to meet the Wizard of Meow, visit Cakey’s Cabinet Cafe, play a game show with the Gabby Cats, join CatRat the Brave on a quest, and go bananas with some treats that grant special powers.
Created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey.
Synopsis: Stuck at home during a rainy day, the oldest of two siblings provokes an argument that makes her face the circumstances of her own upbringing.
Directed by Kenet Garcia Rojas.
Synopsis: Yens the Hedgehog loves his peaceful, slow life, but when the troublesome baby spider Spinny appears and turns everything upside down, Yens desperately wants things to go back to normal.
But will he be happy when peace and order are finally restored?
A short film by Nina Podlesnyak.
Music by Lauryn Vania Kurniawan.
Synopsis: Paul, 30, relives his childhood memories spent with his grandfather through a flashback.
Directed by:
Léa Berbach
Fabien Bernard
Lou Buisson
Paola Couturier
Marine La Villa
Théo Nouare
Marie Pacreau
Abla Saigh
Music by Ronan Hinschberger.
Sound by José Vicente, Guilhem Favard and Yoann Poncet.
Voice cast:
Michel Elias as André
Hylan Kaczmarek as Paul
Lorenzo Théodore as Commentator 1
Jean-Michel Castan as Commentator 2, Zizouille
José Vicente as Ami 1
François Christol as Ami 2
Fabien Bernard as The Merchant
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Japanese release date: January 9, 2026.
U.S. release date: January 16, 2026.
Synopsis: Set in the year 20XX, All You Need Is Kill follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.”
When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again.
Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle.
Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.
Directed by Kenichiro Akimoto.
Co-directed by Yukinori Nakamura.
Written by Yuichiro Kido.
Based on the light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.
Release date: October 24, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: After the events of Frozen, Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a bit more comfortable.
While they struggle to break free of the bounds of tradition, the Duke of Weselton has other plans for their beloved home alongside a flock of menacing puffins.
Synopsis: A gifted musician’s pursuit of fame traps him in the audience’s demands — until a broken violin forces him to choose between hollow applause and true artistic freedom.
Directed by:
Clémentine Di Prizio
David Florian
Axelle Granet
Sirui Liu
Hugo Michalet
Njolai Pachomius
Music by Mathieu Vilbert.
Sound design and mix by Laurent Jimenez.
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Synopsis: Jaya sets out to hunt the spirit of the mountain, a sacred beast with valuable feathers. As she approaches the heart of the mountain, she’s interrupted by her younger sister, Amala, devout on protecting the spirit.
Directed by:
Luke Ashworth
Yehor Bondarenko
Alp Kurdoglu
Romane Talva
Ange Yajima
Music by Knute Nelson & Manit Kittiwangchai.
Sound design and mix by Mathieu Tiger.
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Release date: March 19, 2026 on Netflix.
Synopsis: The series is set in the 19th century and follows the first-ever cross-continental horse race across North America.
The protagonist, Johnny Joestar, is a former jockey who lost the use of his legs in a freak accident.
He forms an alliance with Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious outlaw, and the two embark on a grueling race across the continent together for a chance to win $50 million.
Based on the manga series by Hirohiko Araki.
Directed by Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi.
Written by Yasuko Kobayashi.
Character designs by Daisuke Tsumagari.
Music by Yugo Kanno.
Release date: October 23, 2025 on HBO Max.
Synopsis: After their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.
Executive produced by Adam Muto.
Main voice cast:
Madeleine Martin as Fionna Campbell
Roz Ryan as Cake the Cat
Ashly Burch as Huntress Wizard
Release date: April 20, 2026
Synopsis: Kevin is loosely inspired by a real life break-up and the cat who was caught in the middle. After the unexpected break-up of his human owners, Kevin moves into a local pet rescue in Astoria, Queens where a group of misfit animals will help him figure out what he really wants out of life.
Created by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert.
Release date: March 18, 2026 on Prime Video.
Synopsis: While the world recovers from catastrophe, a changed Mark fights to protect his home and the people he loves, setting him on a collision course with a threat that could alter the fate of humanity forever.
Along with teaser trailer, it was revealed that Lee Pace will join the voice cast as Thragg, leader of the Viltrum Empire. Trained from birth for this role, Thragg rules his people through strength, cruelty, and will — determined to restore Viltrum to its previous glory at any cost.
Created by Robert Kirkman.
Based on the comic book series by Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.
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