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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

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STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
July 6th, 2026
Steps, one of Netflix’s exciting upcoming animated features, reimagines the fairy tale of Cinderella in unexpected ways. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa spoke about the personal and visual inspirations behind the project, their approach to creating a fresh retelling, and the themes at the heart of the story. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]
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Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
July 2nd, 2026
Brad Bird is undoubtedly one of the “greats.” He’s directed some of the most riveting and visually captivating moments in animation, and his films feature incredibly rich characters that we resonate with deeply. Rather than spelling it all out, Brad Bird’s films invite us into the world and trust us to keep up. We laugh, […]
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Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Haylie Baker|
June 25th, 2026
Just yesterday, Netflix released their lineup of upcoming animation for 2026 and early 2027, announced from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Release dates for In Waves and Ray Gunn were announced, and among the new images and teasers, a first look for Ghostbusters: Night Shift was also unveiled. Set to release in 2027, Ghostbusters: […]
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“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 […]
Haylie Baker|January 29, 2026
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“Sparks of Tomorrow” And “Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai” Debut 2026

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Steps”

Netflix has announced a new animated feature to debut in 2026 - STEPS. More info - click here.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 8, 2025
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FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Steps”

FIRST LOOK: Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple Join Animated Feature “Swapped” 

Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple join Netflix and Skydance new animated feature "Swapped".
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 18, 2025
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FIRST LOOK: Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple Join Animated Feature “Swapped” 

“Stranger Things: Tales From 1985” a new adventure in animation, coming to Netflix in 2026

Your Saturday morning cartoons are getting turned upside down in 2026. The Stranger Things animated series, currently in the works at Netflix, now has a title: Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 6, 2025
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“Stranger Things: Tales From 1985” a new adventure in animation, coming to Netflix in 2026

“Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” Lands On Netflix

This January 22nd Cosmic Princess Kaguya! makes its descent to Earth and streams on Netflix. Shingo Yamashita makes his feature-length directorial debut with the release of this film. Prior to this, he did phenomenal work on the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, Chainsaw Man, and Urusei Yatsura opening sequences. Cosmic Princess Kaguya! takes inspiration from The […]
Haylie Baker|November 5, 2025
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“Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” Lands On Netflix

‘In Your Dreams’ Taps Into Painful Childhood Memories for a Fantastical Journey with the Sandman

Alex Woo, who left Pixar as a story artist on Incredibles 2 and Finding Dory to form Kuku Studios, had a very personal childhood story to tell with In Your Dreams (Netflix, streaming November 14, following a limited theatrical run November 7).
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|November 4, 2025
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‘In Your Dreams’ Taps Into Painful Childhood Memories for a Fantastical Journey with the Sandman

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TRAILER: Netflix “Swapped”

A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award-winning Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple) — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up. On Netflix starting May 1st on Netflix. Here's the trailer.