Written and directed by Cecilia Reeve.
Synopsis: In a dreamlike narrative, a woman takes a bath and reflects on her past experiences. Submerged in the water, she enters a space outside of time.
The film is an existential meditation on the boundaries between the body and the outside world, between water and skin.
Porous combines traditional frame-by-frame animation with paint on glass, gouache, and digital animation.
Written and directed by Stephen Vuillemin.
Synopsis: A young woman comes across animations on the internet that have clearly been created from her private selfies. An unknown female with the same name confesses to identity theft. But death is quicker than the answer to the question: “Why?”
A Kind of Testament premiered at Berlinale (2023) and went on to screen at over 150 festivals, winning 47 awards.
Release date: September 7, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: The story unfolds in a town where two infamous schools are in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys’ school primarily attended by students with challenging academic records, and its neighbor, Kikyo Girls’ High, known for its students hailing from wealthy and prestigious families.
One day, Rintaro Tsumugi, a second-year student at Chidori with a fierce appearance but a gentle heart, is assisting at his family’s patisserie when he meets a customer named Kaoruko Waguri.
Rintaro cherishes his interactions with Kaoruko, as she doesn’t judge him based on his looks. However, this serene connection is abruptly shaken when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo.
This revelation sets the stage for their challenging journey, as they strive to overcome the societal barriers imposed by their schools and environment, seeking to carve out their own path.
Directed by Miyuki Kuroki.
Written by Rino Yamazaki.
Based on the manga by Saka Mikami.
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.
Release date: September 19, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: A single mother of two struggles to run a haunted hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is now one of the ghosts haunting the hotel and thinks the other ghosts have some pretty good ideas.
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.
Release date: July 10, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Seeking to be heroes, a clumsy troupe of bear siblings decide to help fairytale characters in need — but their good deeds often turn into disasters.
Based on the graphic novels by Emile Bravo.
Release date: July 12, 2025 on YouTube.
Synopsis: Join Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Megatron, Grimlock, and more as they’re hurled into the hostile and unknown landscapes of Cyberworld.
Stranded, disoriented and with no memory of how they got there, they must face a gauntlet of extreme, game-like challenges designed to test their strength and skill as they are pushed to their limit.
A total of 36 five-minute episodes will premiere over the course of a year, wrapping up in Summer 2026.
Release date: June 16, 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.
Synopsis: Spidey and his Amazing Friends follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales as they team up with Super Heroes to defeat foes and learn that teamwork is the best way to save the day.
Season four will introduce a new “Water-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey receives water-themed powers and pirate suits. It also continues the popular “Dino-Webs” story arc from season three.
A new batch of Meet Spidey and his Amazing Friends shorts will also premiere June 16 on Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney Jr. YouTube and Marvel HQ YouTube, with all 10 shorts available on Disney+ beginning June 25.
Release date: June 1, 2025 on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video.
Synopsis: Dex is a 9-year-old artist, explorer, and aspiring paleontologist who uses his Dino Field Guide to magically see and study dinosaurs in the real world.
But Dex envisions them a little differently thanks to his artistic eye. Dex wants to reconsider how dinosaurs looked and lived and he’s not afraid to get right into the action to do it.
Together with his geology-loving neighbor Kayla, Dex will re-examine and question everything we thought we knew about dinosaurs.
Created by J.J. Johnson.
Release date: August 4, 2025 on Hulu.
Synopsis: After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill.
Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.
King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as incoming executive producer and showrunner Saladin Patterson.
Release date: September 8, 2025 on PBS Kids.
Synopsis: Weather Hunters centers around Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with her family and friends.
The series is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy to cultivate their awareness, curiosity and caring about how weather and climate impact individuals, communities and our global society.
Created by Al Roker.
Executive produced by Dete Meserve.
Developed by Carin Greenberg.
John Semper, Jr. is Head Writer.
Yvette Nicole Brown sings the main title.
Jim Lang is the series composer.
Release date: June 13, 2025 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis: With just one cardboard box, Riley imagines magical worlds — full of new friends and fantastic adventures.
Executive produced by Dete Meserve.
Written by Michael Rabb.
Based on the book by Antoinette Portis.
Voice cast:
Starring Isabel Birch as Riley
Ian James Corlett as Adult
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.
Release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Series synopsis: When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue — Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.
When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world.
Directed by Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.
Based on the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu.
Music by Kensuke Ushio.
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