FIRST LOOK: Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

Here's the trailer and poster for the next Minions masterpiece - from Illumination via Universal on July 1st.

GKIDS Acquires Nothing American Theatrical Rights To “Labyrinth”

The animated feature will release in theaters for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles and English-dubbed from May......

INTERVIEW: The Rhythm Of “The Three Sisters”

In this Animation Scoop Q&A, Bronzit describes all aspects of making The Three Sisters and how he would feel about......

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INTERVIEW: The Big Heart Of “Buffalo Kids”

Opening in theaters nationwide this Friday February 6th, directors Juan Jesus Garcia and Pedro Solís share the great meaning behind their film "Buffalo Kids".

2026 Animation Educators Forum “Hall Of Fame” Selected

Each January the Forum announces a new group of names added to their Hall of Fame. Animators Nancy Beiman, Doug Crane, Harry Love, Elmer Plummer and Harold Whitaker are this year's honorees.

Sony Classics To Release Sylvain Chomet’s “A Magnificent Life” on March 27th

The film was written and directed by four-time Academy Award nominee Sylvain Chomet (THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE), and it has since been nominated for “Best Feature (Independent)” at the 2026 Annie Awards.

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”

Here's our first look at the upcoming animated Netflix series "Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85".

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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BUFFALO KIDS

02/06/2026
Director: Pedro Solís and Juan Galocha

HOPPERS

02/06/2026
Director: Daniel Chong

SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

02/06/2026
Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

MINIONS & MONSTERS

02/08/2026
Director: Perre Coffin

Breaking Down the Bathhouse Battle in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

It's not surprising that the bathhouse battle is the third most popular scene from KPop Demon Hunters: the Netflix phenom and Best Animated Feature frontrunner from Sony Pictures Animation/Imageworks. It's colorful, funny, chaotic, and action-packed.

Crunchyroll’s 10th Annual Anime Awards Return 2026

Crunchyroll will be bringing the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards to Tokyo, Japan this upcoming May 23, in addition to a livestream of the event for global audiences. With returning co-hosts entertainer Jon Kabira and voice actress Sally Amaki, the Anime Awards’ 10th celebration will feature a global pre-show hosted by Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu. […]

“Sparks of Tomorrow” And “Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai” Debut 2026

Two upcoming anime, Sparks of Tomorrow and Baki-Dou The Invincible Samurai, have had their streaming debuts confirmed for 2026 on Netflix. The latest in the Baki-Dou series, Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai comes smashing in on February 26, 2026 exclusively on Netflix, continuing off from Baki’s legendary father-son duel with honour on the line. With no […]

INTERVIEW: What Makes Pixar’s “Hoppers” Ambitious

After six years in development, Pixar’s latest feature debuts on March 6th, and it doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Grindle reflect on building a layered, comedic, and meaningful film while embracing challenges and letting the story lead the way. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and […]