Release date: February 27, 2026.
Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.
Known for taking things too far, this could be his last chance to prove himself… or lose his magical hat!
Written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja.
Release date: August 27, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: Eyes of Wakanda chronicles the stories of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. The four-episode series follows a group of heroes — the Hatut Zaraze — as they carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda.
Created and directed by Todd Harris.
Release date: July 18, 2025.
Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots).
Written by Pam Brady (South Park).
Synopsis: A psychedelic love letter to Los Angeles that transforms familiar streets into kaleidoscopic dreamscapes.
The goal was to bring the city’s energy to life in a surreal journey that bends reality while remaining deeply rooted in Chicano culture.
The project reimagines Los Angeles not just as a physical place but as an emotional landscape shaped by memory, nostalgia and reinvention.
Written and directed by Paul Trillo.
Original art by Paul Flores.
Directed and designed by Winston Hacking.
Stop motion animation by Philippe Tardif.
Cinematography by Winston Hacking and Philippe Tardif.
Foxwarren is Dallas Bryson, Avery Kissick, Darryl Kissick, Colin Nealis, and Andy Shauf.
“Listen2me” is from the album 2, available for purchase and to stream on all major streaming services.
Synopsis: In the depths of winter, a historic power outage. The absence of electric heating quickly gives way to mutual aid and human warmth, suggesting that loneliness might be more dangerous than the cold.
Written and directed by Marie-Nöelle Moreau Robidas.
Starring Pol Pelletier.
Music and sound by Félix-Antoine Morin.
Edited by Simon Gaudreau.
Release date: August 11, 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.
Synopsis: Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.
They work out of their beachfront base, Iron Quarters, under the supervision of their superpowered android, Vision, and their furry pup, Gamma, who has her very own Iron Pup suit and accompanies the Iron Friends on many of their adventures.
Mark Hoppus, bassist, vocalist and founding member of blink-182, wrote and performed the series theme song, “Totally Awesome.”
The digital single will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 27, while the original soundtrack featuring seven songs will be released August 15.
Release date: August 1, 2025 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis: Stillwater centers on three siblings who encounter everyday challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable.
Fortunately for them, their next-door neighbor is a wise panda who teaches the children the concept of mindfulness and offers them a deeper understanding of their feelings, along with tools to help them face their challenges.
Based on the “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth.
Synopsis: A clever cat and two forgetful rats decide to rob a grocery store at night. Perilous obstacles and the terrifying threat of the grocer stand between them and the delicious ham.
Directed by:
Laurie Garnier
Nicolas Gouze
David Guerin
Timothée Mano
Matéo Marie
Lara Roulot
Lorena Sautre
Corentin Vergez
Emmanuelle Zamo
Music by Luc Scholz.
Sound by Sébastien Fournier, Tristan Le Bozec, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.
A short film by Sahana Vathsa.
Synopsis: Question 1 [10 marks]
a. (1 test + 1 stupid green boy + 2 big chops) x the pressure generated by a family WhatsApp group chat = …
Synopsis: Troubled by a severe nervous system disorder, a man finds himself paralyzed in a remote and hostile environment after an accident. His situation takes new directions as he surrenders and accepts his new reality.
Directed by Ricardo Kump.
Inspired by the short story “Ser Polvo” by Santiago Dabove.
The Cactus screened at festivals worldwide and won Best Latin American Short Film at Anima Latina, Best Fantasy Short Film at Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de La Plata and Best Horror Short Film at World Festival of Animated Film Varna.
Intended for mature audiences.
Written and directed by Carla Melo Gampert.
La Perra premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won numerous awards at many others, including Best Animated Short at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Best Animation at the Sao Paulo Film Festival and Best Latin American Short Film at the BITBANG International Animation Festival.
Synopsis: Leipzig, 1989. Margarethe, a young punk opposed to the East German regime, is committed to a psychiatric hospital.
She tries to escape to join Heinrich, a punk singer she’s in love with. But as the regime nears its end, the Stasi is spreading its informants more than ever.
Directed by Lucas Malbrun.
Synopsis: Three girlfriends check in their baggage at the airport, but one is carrying a little more than the others. As they travel along the conveyor belt to security, can she hide what’s inside?
Written and directed by Lucy Davidson.
Baggage won Best Animation at the Peninsula Film Festival (2025) and screened at SXSW and Sydney Film Festival, among others.
Release date: August 13, 2025 on Prime Video.
Synopsis: In Season Two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike.
But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.
Executive produced by Ariel Shaffir and Kyle Hunter, who also serve as showrunners.
Executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Directed by Conrad Vernon.
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