Release date: 2027 on Netflix
Synopsis: A savant salesman. A gentle gladiator. A quiet virtuoso. A summoner of the divine. And the poor soul who hired them. All part of the staff at DEALIES, a big box store. They are masters of the delicate alchemy of trade. Prophets of enterprise. And occasionally they do some actual work.
Created by Joe Bennett (Common Side Effects, Scavengers Reign) and Ted Travelstead (The Great North).
Release date: August 8, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: Sapphire (voiced by Saya) is the princess of a kingdom that no longer exists. Having lost everything in her homeland of Silverland to the calamity known as “Nergal,” she wanders in despair until she finally arrives in Goldland.
Though burdened by her past, she begins to find a glimmer of hope as she encounters the kindness of the people there. But as if to sneer at her peaceful new life, the calamity Nergal appears once more. The very despair that once reduced her homeland to ashes now threatens to steal the light from this land as well.
Brushing away her tears of sorrow, Sapphire takes up her sword. This is the story of a lone hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy her fate.
Directed by Yuki Igarashi (Star Wars: Visions).
Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight.
Original Character Designs by Kei Mochizuki.
Release date: June 1, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: Six delinquents are tasked with cleaning a train as part of a community service program. But when the train suddenly takes off, chaos ensues.
Written and directed by Yohei Kameyama.
Japanese voice cast:
Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu
Anna Nagase as Makina
Mikako Komatsu as Ryoko
Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
Makoto Koichi as Kanata
Koki Uchiyama as Kurt
Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
Yuri Fujiwara as O.T.A.M.
Kensho Ono as Asami
Robert Waterman as Haga
Release date: May 27, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: Zero and Cinghiale run a small business, but financial struggles, misunderstandings, and increasingly complicated personal lives begin to take their toll.
The return of a figure from Zero’s past and unexpected responsibilities push an already fragile situation to the brink, forcing everyone to confront difficult choices.
Created, written and directed by Zerocalcare.
Voiced by Zerocalcare and Valerio Mastandrea.
Original Italian title: Due Spicci
Release date: May 28, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: The film tells the story of Emiliano Martínez, from his childhood in Mar del Plata, Argentina to becoming known as Dibu, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world.
It was inspired by a short story about a boy who discovers he has the power to stop time and communicate with a ball that reminds him of the challenges ahead.
Spanish title: Dibu Martínez: El pibe que ataja el tiempo
Directed by Gustavo Cova.
Written by Hernán Casciari.
Illustrated by Ricardo Liniers.
Release date: TBD
Synopsis: In small-town suburban Australia, thirteen year old child of divorce, Sean, spends every second weekend with his laidback, but well meaning dad, Ian.
Cramming quality dad-time into a single weekend is already a tall order, but Ian has a remarkable gift for making it so much harder than it needs to be.
Executive produced by Michael Cusack (Smiling Friends, YOLO) and Dario Russo & David Ashby (Danger 5, Italian Spiderman).
Voice cast:
Michael Cusack
Dario Russo
David Ashby
Felicity Ward
Release date: July 5, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: In an alternate version of the early 20th century where technological progress evolved along a different path shaped by steam power, Kyoto is blanketed in constant smoke.
A boy, hardened by the loss of his brother, grows distrustful after their shared dream of an “Age of Electricity” is cut short.
A deeply devout girl hides her dreams and regrets for her deceased mother deep within her heart.
When the two cross paths, they set about exploring the secrets of the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, a glimpse into the future they long for.
Together, they must confront their pasts and carve a path toward the future they once believed in.
Directed by Minoru Ota.
Written by Tatsuhiko Urahata.
Based on 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku by Hiro Yuki.
Music by Hitomi Koto.
Release date: 2027 on Netflix
Synopsis: Willy Wonka has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world.
But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of “rotten” kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes.
But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew…
Directed by Jared Stern (DC League of Super-Pets) and Elaine Bogan (Spirit Untamed).
Voice cast:
Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka
Kit Connor as Charlie Paley
Animation studio: Sony Pictures Imageworks (GOAT, The Mitchells vs. the Machines and the Spider-Verse trilogy)
Release date: April 16, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows “Angels” Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits — souls unable to move on and find peace — and gently guide them to pass on.
Tetsuo is a foul-mouthed man with a constant scowl who may seem apathetic at first glance, but shows deep compassion as he listens and offers support to spirits.
Misaki is the leader of the 21st Division’s Dandelion Clan. Despite her youthful, girl-like appearance, Misaki is a formidable force, rumored to have laid to rest the legendary soul of Musashi Miyamoto.
The angels find themselves struggling to meet their daily tasks. However, Tetsuo and Misaki choose to take things at their own pace: instead of rushing through cases, they take time with each spirit, listening to their regrets and helping them resolve what’s holding them back.
Based on the manga by Hideaki Sorachi.
Release date: 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.
Directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Incredibles 2).
Written by Brad Bird and Matthew Robbins (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio).
Voice cast:
Sam Rockwell as Raymond Gunn
Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova
Tom Waits as Eyera
Release date: February, 2027 on Netflix
Currently in production at WIT Studio in collaboration with Shueisha, Toei Animation and Fuji Television Network, The One Piece reimagines the East Blue saga, providing a fresh yet familiar take on Eiichiro Oda’s manga.
Season 1 will cover approximately the first 50 chapters of the original manga, spanning seven episodes all at once with a total runtime of around 300 minutes, leading up to Luffy’s encounter with Sanji, the sous chef of the floating restaurant Baratie.
Directed by Masashi Koizuka.
Written by Taku Kishimoto.
Character designs by Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda.
Release date: September 29, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: The two-part Netflix special, produced in partnership with the LEGO Group, Shueisha and Atomic, retells the events of the first two seasons of the live action One Piece series.
Designed for children ages 8 and under, Netflix Playground is included with all memberships and does not allow ads or in-app purchases.
Simply download the app to a smartphone or tablet and sign in to your Netflix account to access the library of games featuring Dr. Seuss’s Horton!, Peppa Pig, Bad Dinosaurs, Sesame Street and StoryBots. Every game is instantly playable and available offline.
Games from Gabby’s Dollhouse, KPop Demon Hunters, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, and PAW Patrol will launch throughout 2026.
Release date: May 1, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a majestic bird — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
Directed by Nathan Greno (Tangled).
Written by John Whittington, Adam Karp, Nathan Greno, Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow.
Music by Siddhartha Khosla.
Release date: April 2, 2026 on Netflix
Formerly known as The Bad Guys: Breaking In.
Synopsis: The Bad Guys are back, and they’ve made quite the name for themselves. Can the crew keep their record-breaking crime streak alive, or will everything skid off the rails?
Executive produced by Bret Haaland (Fast & Furious Spy Racers) and Katherine Nolfi (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power).
Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.
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