animation

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is first film of 2026 to cross $1B

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first film of 2026 to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, reaching the milestone in its tenth weekend of release. The achievement cements Nintendo's animated franchise as one of Hollywood's…

Amazon MGM Studios launches AI fund, orders three animated series

Amazon Amazon.com, Inc. MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services on Wednesday announced the GenAI Creators' Fund, a joint initiative providing filmmakers and digital creators with AI production tools and funding to develop scripted content for Prime Video. The fund's first…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two Oscars in historic night for K-pop

The Netflix animated hit KPop Demon Hunters capped a dominant awards season on Sunday night, winning two Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards — Best Original Song for "Golden" and Best Animated Feature — marking the first time a K-pop…

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins best animated feature at the Oscars

Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" capped a dominant awards season Sunday night, winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The film defeated Disney's "Zootopia 2," Pixar's "Elio," Neon's "Arco," and…

Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters sequel with returning directors

Netflix confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is in production, with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and direct the follow-up to the streaming platform's most-watched film of all time. Sony Pictures Animation…

‘Zootopia 2’ cracks top 10 highest-grossing films of all time

In its eighth week of release, Disney's The Walt Disney Company animated sequel "Zootopia 2" has officially cracked the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, surpassing the original "Jurassic World" (2015) with a current worldwide total…

Animation sets box office records in 2025

The animated film industry closed 2025 with record-breaking achievements across multiple studios and platforms, from Netflix's streaming phenomenon to theatrical blockbusters that rewrote box office history, signaling robust momentum heading into a sequel-heavy 2026 lineup.

Cameron defends Avatar films as performance capture, not animation

As *Avatar: Fire and Ash* prepares for its December 19 theatrical debut, director James Cameron has renewed his longstanding defense of the franchise's classification, insisting in pre-release messaging that the films represent performance capture work rather than traditional animation.

Former Disney animators revolt over OpenAI partnership

Disney The Walt Disney Company is facing mounting criticism from its creative community following last week's announcement of a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI, with prominent creators calling for boycotts and expressing fears about the future of human artistry in…

Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ earns historic Grammy nods

Netflix's animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters" made Grammy history Friday as its breakout hit "Golden" earned four nominations, including the prestigious song of the year—the first time a K-pop track has been recognized in the category.

Netflix, Sony confirm KPop Demon Hunters 2 for 2029

Netflix and Sony have officially finalized agreements for KPop Demon Hunters 2, with the highly anticipated animated sequel targeting a 2029 release date. The deal confirms the return of directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to helm the follow-up to…

Hello Kitty to make Hollywood debut in 2028 Warner Bros. film

Warner Bros. officially announced Tuesday that the beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty will make her Hollywood theatrical debut on July 21, 2028, marking a decade-long journey to bring the iconic feline to the big screen.

Netflix confirms sequel to ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’

Sony Pictures Animation has officially announced a sequel to its Oscar-nominated 2021 animated hit "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," with Netflix set to distribute the follow-up under their ongoing licensing partnership. The announcement, confirmed by both companies on October 22,…

Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sets record with 15th week at No. 1

Netflix's animated musical fantasy "KPop Demon Hunters" has set a new streaming milestone by spending its 15th consecutive week on the Netflix Top 10 English-language films chart, surpassing "Red Notice" as the longest-running title in the platform's history. The film…

OpenAI backs first AI-generated animated feature film

OpenAI has officially backed "Critterz," an animated feature film that will be created primarily using artificial intelligence technology, marking the company's most significant venture into Hollywood entertainment. The project, initially conceived as a groundbreaking short film in 2023, is now…

Disney Animation unveils ‘Hexed’ with first Filipino director

Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed its next major original animated film "Hexed" during the Destination D23 fan convention, announcing a November 2026 theatrical release that marks the studio's first non-sequel feature since the box office disappointment of "Wish" in 2023.

Disney confirms Toy Story 5 for June 2026 release

Disney's beloved Pixar franchise reaches a new milestone as The Walt Disney Company DIS officially unveiled *Toy Story 5* at Destination D23 in Orlando, Florida, confirming a June 19, 2026 release date. The fifth installment marks the 30th anniversary of…

Sony, Netflix in early talks for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel

Sony Pictures and Netflix NFLX are engaged in preliminary negotiations for a sequel to the animated phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters," sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The discussions come as the film continues to shatter records, officially becoming Netflix's most-watched movie…