Synopsis: Conflicted and alienated with his given name, a young kid struggles to live a double life in secret, fearing that coming out might tear apart his relationship with his mom.
Written and directed Alexander Aguilar.
Music and sound by Jérémy Ben Ammar.
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Synopsis: In Moscow, a young delivery girl is witness to the hatred and divide invading her society. Overwhelmed, she discovers a curious loophole to deal with war supporters. However, the reality she is trying to escape soon catches up…
Written and directed by:
Daria Skripka
Poornima Subramaniam
Mrunal Khairnar
Lwazi Msipha
Hassan Yola
Music by Antoine Duchene.
Sound by Mathieu Tiger.
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Release date: February 14, 2025 on Max.
Synopsis: Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis.
Written by Gints Zilbalodis and Matiss Kaza.
Synopsis: When a small town concert hall vanishes, young singer Erika teams up with Mehdi the mascot on a journey to find it.
Written and directed by:
Théo Carme
Julie Fournier
Alessandra Rosmarino
Anaëlle Saba
Music and sound by Jérémy Ben Ammar.
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Release date: Tales from the Magic Garden makes its global debut at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16. A theatrical release will likely follow later this year.
Synopsis: When Tom, Susan and Derek visit their grandfather for the first time since losing their grandmother, they find the house quiet and their grandfather distant.
Taking inspiration from her grandmother, Susan steps into the role of storyteller, weaving enchanting tales in hopes of restoring the lost joy in her grandfather’s heart.
Directors: David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar and Jean-Claude Rozec.
Writers: Marek Král, Petr Krajícek, Patrik Pašš, Jerneja Kaja Balog, Maja Križnik and Blandine Jet.
Based on a book by Arnošt Goldflam.
Release date: June 13, 2025.
Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Written and directed by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, Lilo & Stitch). Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.
Release date: May 23, 2025.
Synopsis: Lilo & Stitch is the funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On).
Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.
Release date: June 13, 2025.
Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Written and directed by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, Lilo & Stitch). Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.
Watch: Kakomando on YouTube.
Synopsis: Kakomando is the leader of a group of mischievous kids free running on the streets of New Town. To complete their hideout on top of the old mining hill, the young commander must take a high risk to get the one thing missing to complete their dream.
Written and directed by:
Alexandra Bloch
Clémence Collignon
Louis Augustine Lubega
Bertil Toby Svanekiaer
Delaly Guy Corneille Tchocodo
Music by Aviram Spies.
Sound by Laurent Jimenez.
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Release date: March 15, 2025 on Disney Channel and Summer, 2025 on Disney+.
Synopsis: In the second season, Kiff and Barry embark on adventures that take them deeper into their ever-eccentric community of Table Town, where animals and magical oddballs navigate life, school, relationships and the quirks of their offbeat and loveable universe.
Created by Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal.
Release date: March 9, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.
Synopsis: The series follows three women, Sunny, Tulip, and Ladi, who live in the not-so-distant future of South Central LA.
Created by Adele Williams (My Dad the Bounty Hunter), the quarter-hour adult animated comedy will debut with two back-to-back episodes.
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).
Release date: March 7, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: When Plankton’s latest evil scheme is thwarted, Bikini Bottom and the surface world become threatened by an unexpected danger. Now, before Plankton can take over the world, he’s going to have to save it.
Directed by Dave Needham. Written by Kaz, Chris Viscardi and Mr. Lawrence.
Release date: March 3, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Rival racer Cruise takes the lead with her new ultra-powerful Track Blasters, winning the keys to the Ultimate Garage for her villainous dad, Professor Rearview.
But Coop and his friends aren’t giving up. They fight back at every turn, and when the Professor challenges them to a final winner-takes-all race, the stakes are higher than ever.
The campers must embrace their challenger spirit to win the Ultimate Garage and stop Professor Rearview and his monsters for good!
Developed by Rob David, Melanie Shannon and Jordan Gershowitz.
Release date: February 14, 2025 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis: Come along with Goldie, a giant girl with a big heart, as she sets off on epic adventures with her best friends in their beloved town of Boysenberg.
Across 13 half-hour episodes, together they learn that being different is something to celebrate, and that there’s space for everyone in this world — even giants.
Created by Emily Brundige.
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